Procurement Officer

Hays are delighted to be partnering with a well-established third-sector organisation to recruit a Procurement Officer for their Belfast-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that delivers vital services across the UK and Ireland, offering a varied procurement role with genuine long-term development opportunities.

Your new role

As Procurement Officer, you will:

• Support the Procurement Manager in delivering effective procurement activities across the organisation.
• Be involved in supplier sourcing and management, market research, contract and quotation preparation, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
• Help develop procurement procedures, support supplier negotiations, undertake risk assessments, and ensure procurement activities align with relevant regulatory requirements across the UK and Ireland.
• This is a varied position offering exposure to contracts, supplier management, compliance, and strategic procurement initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain or a similar commercial function.
• Experience supporting contract management and procurement processes.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse data and interpret financial information.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Tendering experience would be advantageous.
• Experience within healthcare, social care or a regulated environment would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working model with 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home.
• Opportunity to work for a purpose-driven organisation making a meaningful impact.
• Exposure to a broad range of procurement activities and projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Generous employee benefits package.