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Job description

This is a position to assist the Procurement Team Leader in the provision of a value for money procurement service to Health and Social Care (NI) (HSCNI) customers in line with HSCNI regulations and ISO 9001 procedures, ensuring Service Level Agreement and Business Plan objectives are achieved. The role is principally concerned with operational procurement.

Responsibilities

• Proactively reviewing and sourcing goods and services in line with value for money principles.
• Operating a PC and computer systems to facilitate the delivery of a purchasing service.
• Approving buying orders in line with delegated authority limits, if required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English (A- C) Or equivalent qualification to demonstrate literacy and numeracy Or higher qualification; and Two x A Levels or equivalent qualification Or higher qualification; and 18 months’ relevant business.
• (cont) Or GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English (A-C) Or equivalent qualification to demonstrate literacy and numeracy Or higher qualification and Primary Degree and 6 months’ relevant business/ commercial/financial experience Or
• (cont) GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English (A-C) Or equivalent qualification to demonstrate literacy and numeracy Or higher qualification and A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience, two of which must be in a business/commercial/financialenvironment.
• Experience in the use of Windows based software ie Outlook, Word and Excel.

Desirable Skills

• Have a relevant professional qualification such as CIPS or CILT Or Six (6) months’ experience working in a procurement environment.
• Experience in operating purchasing/ logistics and/or financial related computerised and e-commerce systems within a procurement environment.

Further Information

Location: BSO, Rosewood Villa, Armagh.