Procurement & Accounts Payable Manager - Ballymena An exciting opportunity for a Procurement and Accounts Payable Manager to lead and manage these key functions within a Finance Department. The role involves driving best practice, ensuring strong financial controls, and delivering an efficient, customer-focused service while supporting wider finance objectives. About the role: £37,035 - £41,511 per annum Monday to Friday 24 days annual leave Temporary role until October 2026 What you'll be doing in this role: Responsibility for the purchase ledger and all College purchases. Scrutinise purchase orders, purchase invoices and proposed payments, prepare and process payments in accordance with College procedures and ensure all Accounts Payable section procedures and tasks are achieved on a monthly basis. Ensuring best practice is incorporated into procurement processes; Ensuring the College Procurement policy and operational procedures are available to all those involved in purchasing for the College. Reviewing and updating the College Procurement policy and operating procedures; Providing advice, guidance and training to all College staff in relation to procurement activities to ensure adherence to the College Policy and procedures and best value; College Procurement policy and operational procedures are complied with by all involved in purchasing for the College; Participating in the development and implementation of a procurement strategy for the College. What you'll need for this role: Qualified - Full member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) OR Non-qualified - Applicants must have a Degree in a Business-related discipline. Applicants must hold GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grades A C, or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years professional experience within the procurement function of a large, complex organisation. Minimum of 2 years experience of using web based procurement system with integrated approvals Experience of managing a team Access to suitable transport for business purposes to effectively discharge the duties of this post. Riada are an equal opportunities employer.