Procurement Manager
Location: Belfast/Hybrid
Salary: £47, - £49,
Contract: 6 months with the possibility of extension
As Procurement Manager, you will be the key point of contact for all procurement matters across the organisation. You’ll provide expert advice, mentor staff in good procurement practice, and ensure compliance with all relevant guidance and policies. The role also involves building strong relationships with external bodies, managing procurement audits, and overseeing systems that support contract management and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
·Provide expert procurement support, training, and guidance across the organisation
·Lead engagement with external procurement bodies and represent the organisation in procurement forums
·Support procurement-related legal challenges in partnership with legal advisors
·Promote best practice and ensure full compliance with procurement guidance and policies
·Oversee procurement activity, with a focus on sub-£50k procurements
·Maintain strong internal controls and accurate procurement records
·Lead on procurement-related audits and ensure timely implementation of recommendations
·Manage Stores operations and all travel/accommodation booking processes
·Maintain and develop procurement management information systems and contract monitoring databases
·Provide accurate and timely reporting to senior stakeholders and governance groups
Essential Criteria
You must meet one of the following qualification and experience routes:
·Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) plus 5 years’ procurement experience, including 2 years managing a procurement team
·Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) plus 4 years’ procurement experience, including 2 years managing a procurement team
·Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) plus 3 years’ procurement experience, including 2 years managing a procurement team
Desirable
Experience within a public-sector procurement environment.