11 Jan 2026 BBBH62127 Procurement & Contracts Manager Up to £22.66 per hour Lisburn

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation is seeking a Procurement Manager in Lisburn, offering a temporary role with a pay rate of £22.66 per hour. You will lead a team, develop procurement strategies, and collaborate with key stakeholders. This position requires a degree or equivalent, CIPS membership, and at least 2 years of relevant experience in a complex organisation. The role supports flexible, hybrid working arrangements and aims at improving procurement processes for efficient service delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience within a large complex organisation.
• Experience managing a team to deliver results.
• Strong working relationships development.

Responsibilities

• Lead on day-to-day procurement and contract management.
• Develop and maintain a procurement plan.
• Implement assurance and accountability frameworks.

Skills

Contracts Management

Operational Procurement

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification with CIPS membership

Job description

Are you an experienced Procurement Manager looking to build on your experience within a large public sector organisation? MCS Group are delighted to be working with Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service on this temporary role. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company that provides an important public service across Northern Ireland and employs over 2000 staff, across over 70 sites.

The Procurement and Contracts Manager will be working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner, to provide an excellent and efficient procurement and contract service. As a Manager, you will be leading a team of Procurement Administrators and assisting procurement colleagues within the wider finance team and other departments. You will look at innovative procurement means within the boundaries of the legislative framework, leading on day to day procurement and contact management coordinate relationships and activity with internal and external stakeholders.

You will develop and maintain a procurement plan with the flexibility to manage emerging and critical need and you will lead on preparing procurement documents for departmental submission. You will implement processes, develop reporting mechanisms and assist with the annual business plan. You will implement an assurance and accountability framework, ensuring you are up to date with legislation, policies, and processes.

The person

• A degree or equivalent qualification and hold current membership of CIPS
• At least 2 years' relevant experience within a large complex organisation doing at least 2 of the following: Contracts Management, Operational Procurement, application of procurement legislation, current EU directives and contract law
• If you do not have the academic qualifications and/or CIPS you will be considered with 5 years experience of the above point
• Have at least 2 years of experience managing a team to deliver results
• Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships
• Have a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that will allow you to meet the requirements of the post.

The role

Location: Lisburn

Pay rate: £22.66 per hour

Duration: Temporary, initially for 6 months

Benefits: flexible, hybrid working

Hours: Monday- Friday 36.25 hours per week

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Sam Boles on 02890 490909

Please visit MCS Group view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles www.mcsgroup.jobs/jobs

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.