Band 4 Procurement Officer

Band 4 Procurement Officer Armagh

Duration: 6 months

Rate: £12.86 p/h

Hours: 37.5 hpw

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 Finance Departments to ensure prompt payment of suppliers.
• Responding to queries from suppliers.
• Approving buying orders in line with delegated authority limits, if required.
• 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

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*;

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.

*Relevant experience should be within a general commercial/business/financial environment to include clerical and/or administration work.

2. 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 may be contacted shortlisted.