Procurement Advisor

Procurement Advisor Location: Belfast Hours: Full-Time (36.25 hours per week) Salary: £20.89 per hour Contract: Temporary for 3 months (with possibility of being extended) About the Role: MPA Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Procurement Advisor on behalf of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). Based within the Finance Department''s Strategic Financial Management Section, the successful candidate will support the Procurement and Contracts Manager in delivering an efficient, effective and professional procurement and contract management service. This is a varied role involving procurement advice, contract management, transactional processing, quality assurance and governance. You will play an important part in ensuring that goods and services are procured through compliant routes, delivering value for money while meeting public-sector procurement legislation, policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Procurement and Contract Management Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement processes, tendering, quotations, contract management and relevant legislation. Support the planning and delivery of procurement exercises, ensuring compliance with public-sector procurement requirements. Monitor supplier performance, analyse contract management information and prepare performance reports. Participate in and lead contract review meetings with suppliers and contractors. Monitor procurement KPIs and identify opportunities for ..... full job details .....