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Job description

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service work to deliver a high quality Fire & Rescue Service that is valued by the public. If you are interested in working within the Public Sector, apply today!

Responsibilities

• To support the Procurement and Contracts Manager in the provision of an efficient and effective Procurement and Contract management service.
• To comply with, and support, the NIFRS Procurement Strategy and provide advice to internal stakeholders on all procurement matters including tendering, quotations, contract management and procurement legislation.
• To support and deliver the day to day procurement and contract management functions and maintain relationships with NIFRS Centres of Procurement Expertise (CoPE) Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) etc.
• To liaise with the relevant CoPE organisations regarding procurements to ensure effective planning and management of tenders.
• To assist in Procurement Awareness training as required for internal stakeholders.
• Complete procurement of goods through compliant routes to deliver Value for Money solutions within the public procurement policy, legal and accountability frameworks.
• To assist in fulfilling and monitoring Key Performance Indicators for NIFRS Procurement Function to demonstrate positive performance of service.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold an HNC (or equivalent) or above examination qualification and two years’ demonstrable experience working in a procurement environment within a large complex organisation. OR,
• Have four year’s demonstrable experience working in a procurement environment within a large complex organisation.
• Can demonstrate:
• Excellent planning and delivery of high quality work with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent management of working relationships skills and the ability to influence management.
• Experience in the use of Information Technology systems including Microsoft Office Suite, and management information/Finance systems.
• Knowledge in relation to procurement and the procurement lifecycle to include procurement legislation applicable to Public Sector.
• Possess a full, current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport which enables them to fulfil the full requirements of the job.
• As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Access NI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Further Information

About the role: £19.59 per hour. 36 hours per week. Duration: Temporary ongoing for 6 months with possibility of an extension. Please note closing date for this vacancy is 13th June 2025 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.