Procurement Portfolio Officer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Ballymena, BT1 5GB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays are delighted to be partnering with a progressive local government organisation to recruit a Procurement Portfolio Officer to join their expanding procurement function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a newly established team and play a key role in delivering strategic procurement and contract management activities across a diverse range of services

Your new role

As Procurement Portfolio Officer, you will be responsible for managing procurement activity and contract management within an assigned directorate, ensuring compliance, value for money and strong stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to develop procurement plans, provide procurement advice, support tendering activities, manage supplier relationships and identify opportunities for savings and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

Developing and managing procurement pipelines and annual procurement plans

Managing a portfolio of contracts and leading contract review activities

Providing expert procurement guidance on tenders, quotations, frameworks and procurement procedures

Analysing spend and market data to support procurement strategies and compliance

Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Supporting training delivery and promoting procurement best practice across the organisation

Identifying and mitigating procurement risks while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and policies

What you'll need to succeed

A minimum of 2 years' experience within a procurement role

Good knowledge of procurement legislation, contract management and procurement processes

Experience of managing tender and quotation exercises

Experience developing procurement policies, guidance or training materials

Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Membership of CIPS or currently working towards full CIPS membership

A full UK driving licence and access to transport (or an alternative method of meeting the travel requirements of the role)

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to join a growing procurement function with genuine scope to influence and improve processes

Exposure to strategic procurement and contract management activities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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