Procurement Advisor

Your new company
Hays is delighted to be working exclusively with a large, well-established public-sector organisation in Enniskillen to recruit a Procurement Advisor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional looking to join a highly regarded organisation offering an exceptional benefits package, genuine work-life balance and long-term career development.

With 3 days working from home, flexible start and finish times, 37+ days' holiday and a significant pension scheme, this represents a particularly attractive opportunity within the local procurement market.

Your new role
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Specialist, you will support the effective procurement of goods and services in line with organisational policies, governance requirements and public procurement legislation.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements, support tendering activity and ensure strong procurement governance and compliance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting procurement planning and analysis across the organisation
• Working with stakeholders to develop tender and RFQ documentation
• Assisting with tender publication, clarification management and evaluation processes
• Maintaining the organisation's contracts register and monitoring key contract timelines
• Supporting procurement governance, compliance and audit readiness
• Managing procurement records and documentation
• Undertaking spend analysis, KPI reporting and procurement reporting
• Supporting the administration of eProcurement platforms such as eTenders
• Supporting the use of appropriate frameworks and collaborative agreements
• Promoting procurement best practice across the organisation
• Supporting procurement training and awareness initiatives
• Contributing to ongoing process and continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed

• 5 years' relevant procurement experience within the public or private sector, alongside the required educational criteria
• Experience supporting procurement governance and compliance, including reporting, contract registers, procurement records and audit preparation
• Experience using public-sector procurement platforms, such as eTenders, eTendersNI, SupplyGov or similar
• Experience assisting with the preparation and publication of tenders and RFQs
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• The ability to work independently and take initiative
• A commitment to continued professional development within procurement
• A full driving licence and/or access to appropriate transport to meet the requirements of the role

A CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, or progress towards a recognised procurement qualification, would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return
This opportunity comes with a standout public-sector package, including:

• Hybrid working, 3 days from home
• Flexitime
• 37+ days' annual leave
• Significant pension contribution
• 37-hour working week
• Excellent work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development
• Support towards continued procurement development
• Stable, long-term career opportunity within a major organisation

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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