Procurement Officer - Belfast

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a Public Sector organisation with the recruitment of a Procurement Officer to join their team based in Belfast.

Salary: £32,000 per year - £16.63 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• To review, categorise, prioritise and action all Purchase Requisitions received from user departments.
• Management of purchase orders from order placement to delivery.
• To source and price goods and services as required.
• Dealing with enquiries from prospective suppliers.
• Assistance in tendering processes.
• Ownership of procurement document management systems; ensuring there is regular review and updates whilst highlighting any area of concern or action points.
• Contract management and review.
• Assist in performing governance role to ensure compliance with company policy and aide reporting of breaches under the policy.
• Ensure the efficient running of Stores.

The Ideal Person:

• General Education to include GCSE Maths and English Grade C.
• At least 2 years' relevant experience of procurement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Understanding of all aspects of the contracting process and experience of managing contracts.
• Able to satisfy security checks.

Desirable Criteria:

• CIPS qualification or equivalent or actively working towards qualification.
• Knowledge of electronic tendering and contract management systems.