Job Description

Brook Street UK Limited is working with our public sector client to recruit a full time Buyer for a fixed term contract for a period of between 6-12 months

Responsibilities

• The Buyers primary activity is to support the Senior Buyer in carrying above threshold tender exercises and to undertake below threshold tenders and mini competitions from frameworks independently.
• The Buyer will support the Procurement Officer / Senior Buyer in the delivery of a sustainable procurement service for the company including effective customer service and monitoring external supplier performance within their given portfolio of low-risk suppliers to help meet the company procurement strategy.
• Work with the Procurement Officer / Senior Buyer to manage stakeholder expectations through the procurement process.
• Work with the senior buyer for opportunities to reduce duplication and streamline process for the company in goods, services and works procurement, across all designated areas and associated customers.
• Manage suppliers` performance within their given portfolio against contracts or other arrangements and to manage key relationships with their main customers.
• Maintain communications with institutional customers and suppliers to provide advice on current and future requirements.
• With guidance, ensure legal compliance of tendering and contract award activities.
• Ensure legal compliance of tendering and contract award activities and to manage risk across relevant aspect of procurement.
• Operate within defined financial regulations, statutory requirements and the Northern Ireland equality of opportunity legislation are met.
• Ensure legal compliance of tendering and contract award activities and to manage risk across relevant aspect of procurement.
• Liaise closely with our internal clients in the provision of professional procurement advice, and to aid and guidance to members of university staff.
• Be responsible for administration of the procurement systems, including P2P system (e5), eTendering platform and contract management tool.

Criteria

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English Language and Mathematics or NVQ Level 2 Accounting or equivalent finance or procurement-related subject.
• Must have demonstrable relevant work experience
• Experience in tender processes across a range of supplies, services and works
• Experience and up to date knowledge of a wide range of IT systems - Microsoft Suite.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Full current driving licence.
• Willingness to travel as required by the needs of the post.

Role can be hybrid

Salary: £27,181 - £30,504per annum depending on background

Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link