Procurement Officer
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Ballymena
Salary and Benefits: Salary dependent on experience
Hours of work: Mon to Fri 8am-5pm
Employment Type- Permanent
The Right Client- Nominate Recruitment are thrilled to be partnering with a highly successful Construction supplier based in Ballymena.
They are now recruiting for a Procurement Officer to join the expanding procurement team. The purpose of the role is resource suppliers, negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. This role requires strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to source goods and services as efficiently as possible, to support the needs of the overall business.
The Right role:
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise sourcing and supplier selection processes.
• Identify potential suppliers, conduct supplier evaluations, and negotiate prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement within the procurement function
• Liasing with other departments e.g., production, operations, and finance to align procurement activities with business needs efficiently• Procure goods, materials, and services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Work with the Head of Procurement in managing supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards, to enable evaluation.
The Right Fit:
2+ years of experience in procurement, or a supply chain role.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Packages.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the procurement team.
Reference: 52555454
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