Procurement & Contracts Manager

Job Title: Procurement & Contracts Manager (Interim)
Reports to: Senior Finance Business Partner
Contract Type: Initial Interim Contract, Up to 3 Months
Hours: 36.25 per week
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Employer: A Leading Public Sector Organisation

Main Purpose
To lead day-to-day procurement and contract management, supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner in delivering an efficient service within a professional financial function.

Summary of Responsibilities
Procurement & Contract Management

1. Lead daily procurement and contract operations, liaising with internal teams and external procurement bodies.
2. Develop and maintain a flexible procurement plan aligned with organisational needs.
3. Provide procurement reports and advice to senior leadership and internal managers.
4. Oversee purchase orders and invoice processing in an e-procurement system.
5. Manage the procurement budget and monitor KPIs.

Governance & Data

1. Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and GDPR, maintaining accurate records.
2. Support audits and risk management with timely information.

People Management

1. Manage a small procurement team, planning workloads and providing training on best practices.

General

1. Prepare tenders and quotations per regulations.
2. Deliver high-quality customer service and deputise for senior colleagues as needed.

Person Specification
Essential Criteria

1. Qualifications & Experience:
   • Option 1: Degree or equivalent AND MCIPS membership PLUS 2 years' experience in a large, complex organisation* in two of:
     a) Contracts management;
     b) Operational procurement;
     c) Procurement legislation and contract law.
   • Option 2: 5 years' experience in a procurement function in a large, complex organisation* in two of the above.
     *Defined as 1,000+ staff, multiple sites, significant budget.
   • Management: 2 years' experience managing a team in a target-driven environment.
2. Skills:
   • High-quality work with attention to detail.
   • Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
   • Excellent planning, organisation, and communication abilities.
   • Team and independent working capability.

Desirable: Public sector procurement experience.

For more infromation, please contact Ethan Boylan today.