As a member of the Regeneration and Growth Directorate the postholder will be required to:- Contribute to the delivery of the Departments Business Plan and the Councils Corporate Plan.- Support the Procurement Manager in the day-to-day delivery of an effective procurement advisory service.- Support and give priority to the Councils capital programme procurement and liaise with the council programme manager including maintaining and updating of standardised documentation, contract clauses, regulatory compliance, contract database and gateways relevant to works and/ or capital projects.- Support the Councils strategic procurement review and provide advice to Council Officers on all procurement matters including, tendering, quotations, and other procurement matters in accordance with Council policy and legislation.
Responsibilities
* Advise Council officers on specifications and the appropriate procurement route for quotations and tenders specialising in capital projects and construction works and services commissions; issuing appropriate approvals in accordance with the...
* (cont) Council procedures and all relevant legislation.
* Advise Council officers of the procedures for the evaluation, negotiation and recommendation of tenders to the appropriate committee; issuing appropriate approvals in accordance with the Council procedures and all relevant legislation.
* Provision of procurement advice to Council Officers on policies, procedures and compliance with Public Procurement Regulations and all other relevant legislation when commissioning Council requirements.
* Update procurement information on the Councils website, intranet and online procurement portal when appropriate. Contribute to the maintenance of a comprehensive centralised filing and information system in relation to procurement.
* Actively seek and identify opportunities for collaboration within the Council. Liaise with other similar organisations in relation to collaborative procurement initiatives which meet the Councils requirements and represent value for money.
* Play an active role in the implementation of e-procurement strategies such as electronic ordering and e-tendering. The post holder will undertake appropriate research as and when required as instructed by the Procurement Manager.
* Ensure all Health & Safety legislation, published relevant guidelines and Council Health & Safety policies and procedures are complied with in relation to the services and activities within the facility.
* Undertake additional duties relevant to the post as reasonably assigned by the Procurement Manager.
Skills and Qualifications
* A third level qualification (HNC, HND Degree NVQ Level 4, a degree or equivalent).
* Current Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
Vacancy ID 1728044 Job ref. PLATJOB20250664 Job Sector Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing,Business, Policy and Projects Area Co Antrim Location Lisburn Salary £20.02 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 37 Published date 30/07/2025 Closing date 28/08/2025 Worktime Varies, to be confirmed #J-18808-Ljbffr