Procurement Officer – Development Radius Housing

The Procurement Officer will assist the Senior Procurement Officer (SPO) and Procurement Manager (PM) to ensure the Association procures its requirements to the highest possible standard and complies with all its statutory duties with regards the purchasing of works, supplies and services.

The Procurement Officer will also contribute to projects within the procurement programme to ensure a timely completion, that is within budget and in line to agreed requirements, specifications and design criteria. This will include supporting tendering, evaluation, contractor negotiations, award processes and ongoing monitoring and reporting on contracts and contractor performance in compliance with all relevant regulations and best practice.

Hours:        37 per week  

Location:       Belfast / Holywood

Reference:    FHA04094

Salary:      £33,366 (SP23) to £37,938 (SP28) per annum

To access the full criteria and to apply online, please visit www.radiushousing.org/careers.

The Association

Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland.  We provide a range of services from sheltered housing for the over 55’s and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs.

We are one of the major developer of homes in Northern Ireland and build and release around 400 homes every year, both properties for rent, and for private sale.

We incorporate design of community spaces that are designed to impact positively on residents and to support healthier lifestyles and create significant employment within the Northern Ireland construction sector.

Our aim is to be an employer of choice and to recruit employees who will embrace our vision and values and fulfil our performance standards within their role.

We are now looking for a Procurement Officer, who wishes to be part of our significant success, as we continue to create sustainable, energy efficient, innovative homes for the future.

Criteria

To be shortlisted, candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:

1. Level six qualification (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree) or above in a related qualification such as quantity surveying, construction, procurement, logistics & supply chain, business management etc., AND 1 years’ relevant work experience

OR

A minimum of 5 GCSE or equivalent to include English and Maths grade C or above AND 3 years role related practical experience (in the last 5 years) of procuring works and services in a regulated environment.

2. A minimum of 1 years’ technical experience to include the preparation of procurement tendering packs.
3. Knowledge and understanding of NI & UK public procurement legislation and the practical application of these legislative requirements.
4. IT literate with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

In return, we offer a range of benefits to employees including great on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business.

For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website.

Closing date for applications is 24 March 2025, unless otherwise stated.

Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar vacancies permanent / fixed term which may arise.

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.