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Job description

Senior Procurement Officers report to the Procurement Manager within their Branch. The precise duties and responsibilities of the post will vary, It should be noted that during the first few months, an experienced member of the branch will supervise and oversee the post holder’s work. After this, the post holder will be given responsibility for managing their own projects, although guidance and support will always be available to the post holder when needed. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and guidance to clients on procurement matters.
• Developing tender and contract documentation in line with public procurement legislation and policy.
• Adhering to the Division’s operating procedures including the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) regime.
• Accurately completing CPD’s time recording system.
• Implementing and managing procurements to deliver best Value for Money (VfM) solutions within the public procurement policy, legal and accountability frameworks.
• Achieving agreed business objectives including financial targets and savings.
• Leading pre market engagement activities to identify innovative and creative solutions.
• Adhering to the performance management system to ensure their performance, and the performance of any staff they are managing, meets business objectives.
• Supporting clients by monitoring supplier performance and driving quality and service improvements.
• Working collaboratively with other Northern Ireland Centres of Procurement Expertise (CoPEs) and other national procurement units to maximise efficiencies and best VfM.
• Developing expertise in specific portfolio areas within agreed categories to develop appropriate sourcing, pricing and assessment strategies.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance and carrying out reviews in line with CPD's Quality Assurance procedures.
• Providing management reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other Management Information as appropriate.
• Advising and influencing stakeholders to integrate the Executive’s sustainable development objectives into public procurements;
• Managing and leading staff in the procurement of specific supplies and services.
• The above list is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties may vary over time according to business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Be a full and current member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (i.e. hold MCIPS).
• And Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within an organisation’s procurement function with responsibility for planning and delivering value for money solutions in the procurement of a range of goods and/or services.

Further Information

Location: Clare House. NICS Application form only. Vacancy closing date Friday 23rd October at 12 noon. Applications from Protestants, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post.