Buyer

Ready to kick-start your career in procurement? Join a busy, award-winning procurement team managing over £200m of contracts annually and the opportunity to work across a diverse range of contracts.

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading organisation in their search for a Procurement Officer.

The Role:
* Manage tendering processes, ensuring compliance with relevant procurement regulations and policies.
* Develop tender documentation, coordinate evaluation panels and prepare contract award documentation.
* Conduct price evaluations, market research and data analysis to support value for money.
* Support contract extensions, negotiations, supplier management and post-award activities.
* Provide procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
* Manage tenders and contract information using electronic procurement and contract management systems.
* Build strong stakeholder relationships and support Category Managers across a range of procurement activities.

The Person The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience: Essential:
* 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths, at Grade C or above.
* Either 3 A Levels with office/customer-facing experience, or a third-level qualification with relevant experience.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, including data analysis and manipulation.
* Willingness to study towards a CIPS qualification.

What's in it for you?
* Hybrid working
* Onsite parking
* Generous annual salary
* Exposure to a wide range of procurement categories and major contracts
* Excellent opportunity for career development and progression To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on or on email at m.hami. xwzovoh

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are.

Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Skills: procurement buyer procurement admin procurement assistant procurement officer Benefits: Work From Home hybrid working annual leave
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