Band 5 Procurement Team Leader

Are you an experienced Procurement Team Lead? Are you proud of your attention to detail and work ethic? In this role, you will provide efficient and effective support to the team. Read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Your Duties: Proactively reviewing and sourcing goods and services in line with value for money principles. Purchasing goods and services including the utilisation of the tendering and quotation process in accordance with HSCNI procedures and Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (and any amendments thereto) to achieve value for money. Providing purchasing advice and information to customers relating to choice of goods and services. Providing general procurement advice to customers. Managing the day-to-day operation of staff, giving leadership and direction to category or client area. Leading programmes of investigation in conjunction with team and customer to achieve positive outcomes e.g. savings and improved processes. Provide support to customers in the introduction of initiatives within the service Resolving invoice queries in conjunction with HSCNI Finance Departments and Accounts Payable Shared Service (APSS) to ensure prompt payment of suppliers. Responding to queries from suppliers. Monitor and manage the performance of suppliers, taking corrective action when appropriate to ensure contractual obligations are adhered to. Supervision and training of Band 4 Procurement Officer(s). Your Profile: A primary degreeAND at least two years relevant* experience within the past ten years. OR A relevant Professional Qualification, such as full membership of CIPS or CILT AND at least two years relevant* experience within the past ten years. OR Four (4) years relevant* experience within the past ten years. Your Assignment: £14.43 per hour. PaLS, Social Care Procurement Unit, Pinewood Villa, Longstone Hospital. Full-Time temporary (4 months initially). Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, 37.5hrs per week. If this role isnt for you, Kennedy Recruitment source a broad range of career opportunities to choose from. Get in touch via to find out more. Kennedy Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted. Skills: Procurement Leadership Management IT Communication (Verbal And Written) Report Monitoring and Evaluation Benefits: Pension Fund