Riada Resourcing

Phone Number: 02870326600
Email: info@riadaresourcing.com
Web: www.riadaresourcing.com

Job description

We are recruiting for a Procurement Officer. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council was named as Overall Council of the Year 2024 for Service Delivery by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE). Riada are in recruitment partnership with the Council, delivering valuable job opportunities across the district. Do you come from a procurement background and considering a move into the Public Sector? Apply today. 2 roles available 1 x Covering Maternity - up to 1 Year - To Commence May 2025. 1 x Covering Vacancy - up to 3 Months - To Commence May 2025. About the role: £20.98 per hour. Location: Antrim Civic Centre. Monday to Friday (9.00 am - 5.00 pm). Holidays: 35 days pro rata. Duration: Temporary, up to 3 months and up to 1 year . Public Sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the tendering and quotation processes including; evaluation, negotiation, recommendation of tenders to the appropriate committee and debriefing of unsuccessful tenderers.
• Provision of procurement advice to Council officers, service managers and Directors on procurement policy and procedures.
• Assist Council officers with the preparation and review of specification and tender documents.
• Responsible for the creation, maintenance and review of a register of Council wide goods, works and service contracts.
• Maintain procurement information on the Council’s systems such as Procurement Policy, tender opportunities, contracts and Contract Management Policy.
• Liaise with external professional Procurement bodies regarding the procurement of goods and services to identify potential collaborative purchasing opportunities.
• Support and assist the Procurement Manager in the provision of procurement related information and assurance to CLT, Committees and Council.
• Develop partnerships with internal and external customers and other stakeholders (including public, private & voluntary sector bodies) to foster positive & appropriate relationships, identifying opportunities for improvement & continuous development.
• Monitor Councils spend to identify opportunities for new or revised procurement initiatives.
• Provide support to business areas to manage, monitor, evaluate and review contracts to ensure quality, value for money and compliance with contract terms and conditions.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years’ relevant procurement experience.
• Hold or be currently working towards a qualification which gives membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Or,
• At least 4 years’ relevant procurement experience And Be willing to work towards achieving membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply within 3 years of commencing this role.
• Ability to work on own initiative to meet deadlines.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Good administrative and financial skills.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer packages.
• Working knowledge of best practice procurement procedures and achieving best value for money.