Role overview 

Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage. 

The Procurement Officer looks after the delivery of effective procurement operations across the organisation, ensuring compliance, value for money, and strong supplier performance. The role contributes to procurement strategy, contract management, market analysis, and supports colleagues across the organisation to ensure high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective procurement outcomes.

Responsibilities 

Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Contribute and implement effective procurement strategies aligned with the organisation's goals and objectives.
• Conduct market analysis to identify new opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Carry out procurement market research of contractors
• Forecast procurement needs and manage procurement planning to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Deliver a responsive, high quality, commercial and customer focused procurement service.
• Participate in organisational projects.

Supplier & Contract Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers to support the provision of quality products and services.
• Engage with suppliers to secure the best possible outcomes for the organisation.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
• Ability to perform a buying function within the role as and when required.

Compliance & Governance

• Adherence to all procurement policies & procedures.
• Support organisational audits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of procurement activities and contracts.
• Implement strategies to manage procurement risk.
• Administer the delivery of contracts in compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Use platforms such as E-tenders and HSE Pace to support the organisational procurement objectives or similar.

Cost & Value Management

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value enhancement in the procurement process.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising on quality and service levels.
• Assist and support with the identification of waste and opportunities to eliminate waste.

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, performance metrics, and cost savings.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement in procurement processes.

General Duties

• Provide monthly reporting on key areas of works ensuring reports are accurate and concise.
• Contribute to the on-going activities of the Asset & Facilities team.
• Undertake any other agreed duties to ensure the provision of services.

Personal Attributes

• Hands‑on and proactive, with a willingness to take an active role in day‑to‑day tasks.
• Adaptable, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and sound judgement.
• A collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships across the organisation.
• Tenacious, resilient, and capable of professionally handling conflict or challenging situations.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and alignment with the ethos and values of the Peter McVerry Trust.

 Experience required 

The Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time, and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.