Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Band 4 Procurement Officer (Sourcing) on behalf of our client to be based in the Armagh area.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Proactively reviewing and sourcing goods and services in line with value for money principles.
• Purchasing goods and services including the utilisation of the tendering and quotation process in accordance with HSCNI procedures to achieve value for money.
• Ensure all purchases are made in accordance with relevant legislation including European and British Standards.
• Providing purchasing advice and information to customers relating to the choice of goods and services.
• Operating a PC and computer systems to facilitate the delivery of a purchasing service.
• Resolving invoice queries in conjunction with HSCNI Finance Departments to ensure prompt payment of suppliers.
• Responding to queries from suppliers.
• Approving buying orders in line with delegated authority limits, if required.
• Liaising with PaLS colleagues in all sites on supplies related matters including participation in groups.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers to ensure contractual obligations are adhered to.
• Supervision and training of Band 3s, if required.
• Any other duties as required within the Band of the post.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by Friday 8th November 2024.

You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:

1a.) 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/commercial/ financial experience

OR

1b.) 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

1c.) 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/financial environment.

2.) Experience in the use of Windows based software ie Outlook, Word and Excel.

3.) Essential skills and knowledge:

• Ability to maintain and improve services, systems and customer service to meet high standards of quality and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence others including through negotiation.
• Ability to plan, allocate and evaluate work for staff (where applicable) and self.
• Ability to manage, analyse and evaluate information to aid effective decision making.
• A working knowledge of purchasing/ logistics and/or finance related computerised and e-commerce systems.

Desirable Criteria:

1a.) Have a relevant professional qualification such as CIPS or CILT

OR

1b.) Six (6) months’ experience working in a procurement environment.

2.) Experience in operating purchasing/ logistics and/or financial related computerised and e-commerce systems within a procurement environment.

Further Details:

• Hourly Rate: £12.86
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
• Duration: Up to 6 months with possibility of extension

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by Friday 8th November 2024.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.