Honeycomb are delighted to be working with the Health Service in Northern Ireland to recruit for a temporary Band 4 Procurement Officer in Armagh
1. Armagh, Northern Ireland
2. Pay Rate- £14.06 per hour.
3. Weekly Pay
4. Temporary Contract
5. Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Are you an experienced Procurement Officer, Purchasing Administrator, or Commercial Administrator looking for your next opportunity in Armagh? We are recruiting for a Band 4 Procurement Officer to support the delivery of a high-quality, value for money procurement service to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation, gain valuable procurement and contract management experience, and secure weekly pay at £14.06 per hour.
The Role - Band 4 Procurement Officer (Temporary)
Reporting to the Procurement Team Leader, you will play a key role in delivering sourcing and contracting services in line with HSCNI regulations and ISO 9001 procedures. You will help ensure Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Business Plan objectives are achieved while maintaining strict compliance with public sector procurement standards.
This role is primarily focused on sourcing and contracting for HSCNI customers.
Key Responsibilities
6. Proactively review and source goods and services in line with value for money principles
7. Purchase goods and services using tendering and quotation processes in accordance with HSCNI procedures.
8. Ensure all procurement activity complies with relevant legislation, including European and British Standards
9. Provide professional purchasing advice to internal customers on goods and services.
10. Operate PC and procurement systems (Outlook, Word, Excel) to deliver an efficient purchasing service.
11. Resolve invoice queries in conjunction with HSCNI Finance Departments to ensure prompt supplier payment.
12. Respond to supplier queries professionally and efficiently.
13. Approve buying orders within delegated authority limits (if required)
14. Liaise with PaLS colleagues across all sites on supplies-related matters.
15. Monitor supplier performance to ensure contractual compliance.
16. Supervise and train Band 3 staff (if required)
17. Undertake additional duties appropriate to the Band 4 grade.
Essential Criteria
Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience pathways:
1a.
18. GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English (A*-C) or equivalent (or higher qualification)
AND
19. Two A Levels (or equivalent/higher qualification)
AND
20. 18 months' relevant business/commercial/financial experience*
OR
1b.
21. GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English (A-C) or equivalent (or higher qualification)
AND
22. Primary Degree
AND
23. 6 months' relevant business/commercial/financial experience*
OR
1c.
24. GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English (A-C) or equivalent (or higher qualification)
AND
25. Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience*, including at least 2 years in a business/commercial/financial environment
*Relevant experience must be within a general commercial/business/financial environment, including clerical and/or administrative work.
Additional Essential Requirement
26. Experience using Windows-based software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Shortlisting will be based on the application form.
Why Apply?
27. Competitive public sector rate - £14.06 per hour
28. Weekly pay
29. Valuable experience within Northern Ireland's Health & Social Care sector
30. Opportunity to develop procurement, sourcing, and contract management skills.
31. Gain exposure to public sector tendering and supplier performance management.
32. Immediate start available
Ideal For:
33. Procurement Assistants
34. Purchasing Officers
35. Commercial Administrators
36. Finance Administrators
37. Supply Chain Administrators
38. Public Sector Procurement Professionals
If you are detail-oriented, commercially aware, and ready to take the next step in your procurement career in Armagh, apply today.
To apply in confidence, please submit your CV via the link provided or contact Geraldine Stevenson for more information.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Please note: Successful candidates may need to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI check (fee of £18+). A previous conviction will not automatically prevent appointment; all disclosures are managed confidentially.
Honeycomb is an equal opportunities employer. Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually, but we appreciate your interest in this role.