VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large and well-known Public Sector Organisation with the recruitment of a Procurement Officer to join their team based in Antrim. This is an urgent requirement offering an immediate start date. What's in it for you? £20.98 per hour Flexi time Excellent working environment Responsibilities: Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the tendering and quotation processes including; evaluation, negotiation, recommendation of tenders to the appropriate committee and debriefing of unsuccessful tenders. Provision of procurement advice to officers, service managers and Directors on procurement policy and procedures. Maintain procurement information on the organisation's systems such as Procurement Policy, tender opportunities, contracts and Contract Management Policy. Liaise with external professional Procurement bodies regarding the procurement of goods and services to identify potential collaborative purchasing opportunities. Provide support to business areas to manage, monitor, evaluate and review contracts to ensure quality, value for money and compliance with contract terms and conditions. Maintain the contract management framework to assist contract managers in assessing contract risk and monitor contracts. Assist the Procurement Manager in the development, implementation and review of Strategic Procurement Policy and Procedures for the organisation. Provide a high level of internal and external customer service including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following issues through to completion. Promote equality and diversity across all service areas through clear leadership, effective policy implementation and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with Council values. The Ideal Person: At least 3 years' relevant procurement experience and hold or be currently working towards a qualification which gives membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. OR At least 4 years' relevant procurement experience and be willing to work towards achieving membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Essential Criteria: Experience of working within Public Sector Procurement. For further information on this job, or any other Business Support job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Conor Birch for a confidential chat today. Some positive candidate feedback we've received- ''Would highly recommend Vanrath. After uploading my cv I was contacted the next day and they were able to find a permanent suitable role for me very quickly. They were very helpful and supportive through the entire interview process and were able to negotiate a very good job offer which I was delighted with.'' ''Vanrath were massively helpful in helping me secure my new role. They provided tips and example questions for the interviews and were able to get quick feedback.'' ''I found VANRATH to be friendly, professional, and genuinely interested in understanding exactly what the candidate is looking for. The entire process was smooth and efficient, I was kept informed throughout.'' Skills: administration procurement purchasing supply chain CIPS public sector officer Benefits: Additional Benefits