Procurement Manager

Procurement Officer

County Armagh

Temporary

The Client: Local Public body based in County Armagh, serving local residents.

The Role:

The post holder will be responsible to the Procurement Manager for the provision of advice and guidance to Council and its officers on all areas of procurement, to help maximise value for money in major purchasing matters and operational management of coordinated contracts.

Hours of work: Full time post 37hrs per week, Monday to Friday (0900-1700)

Essential Criteria -

Qualifications & Experience:

• A relevant 3^rd level qualification eg Business Studies, NVQ Level 3 in Supply Chain Management, Diploma in Procurement and Supply

AND

• At least 2 years previous procurement experience to include managing tendering procedures and procuring a diverse range of supplies, services and works

OR

• At least 5 years previous procurement experience to include managing tendering procedures and procuring a diverse range of supplies, services and works

Key Skills, knowledge and attributes:

• Knowledge and understanding of European legislation and UK procurement regulations
• High level of communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to act on personal initiative and take decisions within agreed guidelines
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relation to highly confidential and sensitive matters
• Interpersonal/influencing skills
• Team working skills

Special Circumstances:

• Hold a full current driving licence (valid in the UK) and have access to a car at the closing date or have **access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full

**this relates only to any person who has declared that they have a disability, which debars them from driving

Rate of Pay:

• £13.57 per hour

**Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**

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