Buyer - Public Sector - Armagh - VANRATH

VANRATH
VANRATH
Verified Company
Armagh, United Kingdom

1 hour ago

Tom O´Connor

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large and well-known Public Sector Organisation with the recruitment of a
Buyer to join their team based in
Armagh.


This is a Full-Time Monday - Friday position. 37 hours per week. Monday - Friday - 5.


Salary
£28,000 - £32,000 per annum, plus benefits.


Responsibilities

  • To assist the Category Manager in the provision of best practice procurement and contract management services within a category area or manage a specialist area of work within Procurement Services.
  • To manage the end to end procurement process to deliver value for money solutions for clients.
  • To organise and manage a team of category assistants providing a best practice procurement and contract management service within a category area or manage a specialist area of work within Procurement Services;
  • The post holder will have supervisory responsibilities for staff organised in groups or teams as necessary and will be responsible for the day to day management of functional activities within a category area.
  • Specific knowledge of the category area will be required to provide advice and guidance to line managers and school leaders and customers;
  • The post holder will be required to exercise judgement or discretion within a framework of rule, practice and precedent and will be required to identify and select the most appropriate course of action from a range of options.

The Ideal Person:


  • Hold a third level qualification (HNC or above) or equivalent and one year's demonstrable experience working in a procurement or purchasing environment planning and delivering.

OR

  • Have two year's demonstrable experience working in a procurement or purchasing environment planning and delivering procurements for supplies, services or works.
  • Have one year's demonstrable experience in supervision and management of staff in a procurement or administration function.
  • Demonstrable experience in the use of Information Technology systems including Microsoft Office Suite, eTendersNI (or other online etendering system) and other management information systems.
  • Sound knowledge in relation to procurement, completing public procurement tenders, contract management and the procurement lifecycle.
  • Sound knowledge of relevant Northern Ireland Public Procurement policy and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 as updated.
  • Be willing to complete study to achieve full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).
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Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract


Salary:
£28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year


Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
CB697812
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