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Your new company
Hays are partnering with a leading organisation within the energy sector to recruit an interim Procurement Officer for a 12‑month assignment. The role will be based across their Northern Ireland sites, supporting major operational activities and working closely with a well‑established procurement team.

Your new role

• As Procurement Officer, you will work with key stakeholders to source and procure a wide range of goods and services, ensuring value for money and adherence to internal procurement policies and processes.
• You will manage the end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle, run competitive tenders, negotiate commercial and contractual terms, and ensure value is delivered throughout contract execution.
• You will also be responsible for supplier relationship management, resolving contractual issues, identifying opportunities for cost savings or process improvements, and maintaining procurement systems.
• The role requires close collaboration with internal teams, including HSEQ, to ensure a safe and high‑performing supply chain.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong procurement experience gained in a similar operational or project‑based environment
• Proven ability to manage the full sourcing cycle and deliver value throughout contract delivery
• Knowledge of contractual terms and experience handling commercial negotiations
• Background dealing with complex contracts or technical supply requirements
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and summarise data
• Highly motivated and adaptable with a proactive approach
• Competent IT skills, particularly in MS Office
• Experience within energy, petrochemical or heavy engineering sectors – desirable
• Experience using SAP or e‑tendering tools – desirable

What you'll get in return

• Competitive temporary rate
• Experience within a high‑performing engineering and operational environment
• Opportunity to contribute to large‑scale projects and established procurement processes
• Support from an experienced procurement team
• Access to Hays temporary worker benefits
• Potential for future opportunities within the wider organisation

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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