Trainee Procurement Officer

Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file.

BAND: 4/5 (To progress to Band 6 on completion of programme)

JOB PURPOSE:
To successfully complete a 3 year development programme within our Procurement Unit, gaining experience in a broad range of procurement work and projects including completion of a Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply. On successful completion of the programme, the post holder will be confirmed as a Procurement Project Manager (Band 6) in one of the sections within the Unit.

To contribute to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service to support NIHE business delivery and our vision and values

REQUIREMENTS: 
1. i) Possess a Degree or equivalent level 6 qualification in a subject area relevant to this post such as Business studies or business related disciplines, Law or Information Technology or construction related discipline
OR
ii) A BTEC National or equivalent level 3 qualification AND 2 years’ relevant experience* (Please include dates)

*Relevant experience should include 2 of the following areas:

• Involvement in procurement or contracting activity.
• Involvement in implementation of legislation or procedural requirements.
• Experience demonstrating proficient use of desktop productivity tools such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, MS Project.
• Using e-procurement systems.
• Planning and delivering projects for customers.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.

Candidates unable to use the on-line form can request a manual application form, by emailing recruit@nihe.gov.uk quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Please note that if the candidate uses this method, it is their responsibility to ensure we receive their application by the allocated closing date and time. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Guidelines on the job related documents. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.

The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.