Procurement Specialist

7 days ago


Armagh, United Kingdom VanRath Full time
Category Officer Opportunity at VanRath

VanRath is delighted to be assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, with the recruitment of several Category Officers to join their team based in Armagh.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Category Officer to assist the Category Manager in providing best practice procurement and contract management services within a category area or manage a specialist area of work within Procurement Services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Category Manager in the provision of best practice procurement and contract management services within a category area or manage a specialist area of work within Procurement Services;
  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process to deliver value for money solutions for the business's clients;
  • Organise and manage a team of category assistants providing a best practice procurement and contract management service within a category area or manage a specialist area of work within Procurement Services;
  • Undertake research and investigation, analysis of results, and devising recommendations;
  • Implement and manage procurements to deliver Value for Money solutions within the public procurement policy, legal, and accountability frameworks;
  • Develop and implement the most efficient and effective Procure to Pay system for each contract;
  • Develop procurement strategies that integrate policies in response to sustainability and continuous improvement;
  • Be responsible for the delivery of procurement services in a specific category, including tender initiation, evaluation, award, and contract management;
  • Implement and carry out compliance checks on Procurement Service Quality Management System and ensure compliance for a particular procurement category;
  • Interpret, clarify, assess, and make recommendations on any issues arising out of tenders and ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of any resulting contract;
  • Prepare letters of award, intention to award, and regret letters and quality assure letters prepared by Category Assistants;
  • Participate in and contribute to continuously improving performance and designing new solutions;
  • Be responsible for managing the design and production of contract documents schedules for customers, providing complete information on all contract terms and conditions;
  • Contribute to the Business Plan setting, reviewing, and/or identifying performance measures and targets for the effective and efficient delivery of service;
  • Collate, analyse, and interpret spend information from numerous sources to identify efficiencies, procurement, and contract improvements.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of public sector procurement policies and procedures, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual who can work effectively in a team environment and provide excellent customer service.

The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail and be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

They will also have a strong understanding of contract management and procurement processes, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience of working in a public sector environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you are a motivated and organised individual who is looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity.



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