Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

Location: Newry, Mourne, Down District

Job Type: Temporary | Full-Time Opportunity Available

Salary: £20.58

The Client: Local Government body based in Newry, serving local residents.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay - Earn a great hourly rate while gaining valuable experience.
• Supportive Team - Work with a friendly and professional team that values collaboration.

About the Role

To take responsibility for leading, developing and co-ordinating the strategic procurement needs of the Council within the context of the Council's strategic objectives. This will include establishing and managing a corporate procurement team.

Key Responsibilities

• To identify, manage and advise on all risks or perceived risks to Council relating to procurement processes, including advising on how to minimise the exposure to risk.
• To be the contact for all procurement related issues, protocols and e-tendering requirements and represent Council on same.
• To authorise e-Procurement System transactions as required in order to progress e-RFQs, e[1]Tenders or orders for award.
• To appraise, approve and instruct e-RFQ and e-Tender rationales for procurement of goods and services against advised evaluation criteria and scoring matrices ensuring adherence to policy, procedure, directives and regulations.
• To investigate, document and instruct on queries or complaints in respect of procurement and logistics processes and potential breaches. To act as arbitrator where contractual issues occur and undertake termination of contracts within legal constraints.
• To prepare and process tender, quotation and order documentation as required.
• To provide advice and interpretation on UK and EU procurement Regulations and Council Standing Orders, adapting and amending Council policy, procedure and documentation to ensure compliance with same.
• To manage the onsite fuel stocks for the Council's fleet, offices and buildings to include: a. Complete monthly fuel audits including dipping tanks, daily gauge checks and vehicle readings b. Liaison with Environmental Health and Health & Safety departments regarding storage of same c. Responsible for the safe keeping of keys for all Council properties and vehicles within Central Stores and be responsible for the master key housing the central stores, purchasing offices and Council fuel terminal and tanks.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of a Level 4* qualification, for e.g. HNC

and

• At least 1 year's working experience with procurement competitions/processes.

OR in lieu of qualification

• At least 2 years' working experience with procurement competitions/processes.
• Previous experience of editing and producing content for tender documents in adherence with the relevant the Council's policies and procedures.
• Be able to demonstrate competence in use of e-mail and Microsoft office applications including word, excel.
• Ability to analyse, interpret data and provide management reports.

How to Apply

If you're looking for a dynamic receptionist and administrative role with great benefits, we'd love to hear from you!

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment while making a real impact. Apply now!

**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.**