Procurement Advisor

Ready to take the next step in your Procurement career?

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong understanding of public sector procurement legislation, contract management and financial governance? This is an exciting opportunity to join a key finance team, supporting the delivery of an efficient and effective procurement service within a leading public sector organisation.

MCS Group are proud to be supporting the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) in their search for a Procurement Advisor. This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional who enjoys working with stakeholders, managing contracts and identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes and deliver value for money.

The Role:

The successful candidate will support the Procurement and Contracts Manager in delivering an effective procurement and contract management service, ensuring NIFRS has access to the goods and services required to support the communities it serves.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement matters, including tendering, quotations, contract management and relevant legislation.

• Support the day-to-day procurement and contract management function, ensuring all activity complies with public procurement policies and regulations.

• Manage procurement processes through compliant routes, delivering value for money solutions.

• Liaise with Centres of Procurement Expertise and relevant external organisations to support the effective planning and management of tenders.

• Monitor supplier performance, analyse contract management information and prepare reports on contractor performance.

• Support contract review meetings with suppliers and provide operational assistance to internal contract managers.

• Analyse procurement spend information to identify efficiencies, opportunities for improvement and potential savings.

• Maintain procurement records, contract databases and e-procurement systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Support the Procure to Pay team through transactional processing, approval of requisitions and quality assurance of procurement-related activity.

• Contribute to governance, audit and statutory reporting requirements, ensuring procurement information is accurate and provided within required timescales.

• Support the development and implementation of improved procurement systems, processes and procedures.

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing a high level of customer service and supporting continuous improvement across the function.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience routes:

• A minimum of an HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, such as Finance, Business Management or Governance, alongside at least two years' demonstrable experience working in a procurement environment within a large organisation.

OR

• At least five GCSEs at Grades A*-C/9-4, or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics, alongside at least four years' demonstrable experience working in a procurement environment within a large organisation.

In addition, candidates must demonstrate:

• Experience using IT systems, including Microsoft Office, management information and finance systems.

• Knowledge of procurement and the procurement lifecycle, including public sector procurement legislation.

• A full current UK driving licence or access to suitable transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to join a key finance team within a leading public sector organisation.

• A varied role spanning procurement, contract management, governance and service improvement.

• The opportunity to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

• The chance to contribute to the effective delivery of essential public services across Northern Ireland.

• An opportunity to develop your procurement expertise within a large and complex organisation.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jay Boyd on 02890490907 or by email on j.boyd@mcsgroup.jobs for more information.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in Northern Ireland to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your request.

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