Band 4 Procurement Officer

Band 4 Procurement Officer

Rate: £12.86 p/h

Hours: 37.5 hpw

Job Summary 

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.  This role is principally concerned with a sourcing / contracting role for HSCNI.

Key Duties: 

• 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 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.

Essential Criteria 

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

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.

 

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

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.

 

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abide by the REC Code of Professional Practice. Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.