Buyer

Role: Buyer Department: Procurement Grade: 5 (£28,081 - £31,404) Responsible to: Procurement Partner Campus: Any (Fixed term for 2 years / Full-Time) Closing date: 5th December 2024 at 23:30 Reference number: 032602 - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - Reporting to the Procurement Officer, the post holder will work closely with their line manager to gain a good understanding of processes and systems, after which the post holder will work with their own portfolio and support the team in delivering a sustainable procurement service for the University. The post holder will contribute to continued improvement to help the University achieve its overall objectives and achieving value for money through best procurement practices. The post-holder will benefit from funding that will be provided for the Chartered Institute of Procurement (CIPS) Level 4 qualifications. - ABOUT YOU - - A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English Language and Mathematics OR NVQ Level 2 in Business, Procurement (Supply Chain), or related subjects. - Experience and knowledge of a wide range of IT systems, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. - Experience of finding suitable solutions to problems and issues. - Ability to plan and organise workloads in an efficient manner to meet standards and deadlines. - Evidence of the ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision. - Good oral and written communication skills. - Evidence of the ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a busy and dynamic team. - Willingness to travel as required by the needs of the post. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.