Head of Procurement

Sisk; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Comprehensive health and wellbeing supports

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sisk is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead and improve the procurement operations across its business units in Ireland and the UK. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in the construction industry, a deep knowledge of construction materials, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to operate at a senior leadership level. This role involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Benefits include a competitive salary, 26 days of annual leave, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in the construction industry with senior responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of contract/commercial principles in construction.
• Proven ability to influence at senior leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve Sisk Group's procurement operations across all units.
• Manage the procurement of high-value construction materials.
• Develop group-wide preferred supplier strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Education

CIPS or equivalent professional qualification

Degree in Business, Finance, Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Overview

At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect – now and for future generations. As a family‑owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off‑site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change.

The Head of Procurement leads and continuously improves Sisk Group’s procurement operations across all business units and geographies.

The role is accountable for the strategic and operational management of the procurement of materials, products, manufactured systems, goods, and services required to deliver Sisk projects.

The position provides leadership for:

• The Purchasing teams in Ireland and the UK, and
• The Category Management team, focused on the direct procurement of high‑value and critical construction materials and products that form part of the permanent works.

The Head of Procurement operates at both a strategic and operational level, partnering with senior management and Directors to maximise group leverage, ensure supply continuity, manage risk, and drive consistency across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe.

Responsibilities

In Scope – Head of Procurement

Full accountability for procurement strategy, governance, and execution relating to:

• Construction and building materials and products
• Manufactured building systems and components incorporated into the works
• High‑value, critical, and long‑lead materials
• Preferred supplier and framework agreements for materials and products
• Indirect goods and services where appropriate
• Supplier performance, commercial governance, and risk management for the above

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Group Procurement Leadership (Materials & Products)
  • Define and deliver a group procurement strategy for materials, products, and services.
  • Drive consistent procurement practices across business units and regions.
  • Champion a best‑value approach considering cost, quality, programme certainty, supply risk, and sustainability.
• Category Management – High‑Value Materials & Systems
  • Lead category strategies for critical materials, products, and building systems, including sourcing, supplier selection, and resilience planning.
  • Oversee structured procurement exercises, negotiations, and contract awards for in‑scope categories.
  • Drive standardisation and demand aggregation where appropriate to maximise group leverage.
• Operational Procurement Delivery
  • Lead procurement teams to deliver effective materials and product procurement support to pre‑construction and live projects.
  • Ensure timely, compliant, and commercially robust procurement execution.
  • Act as senior escalation point for supplier and material performance issues impacting delivery.
• Supplier Strategy & Performance
  • Develop and manage group‑wide preferred supplier strategies for materials and products.
  • Implement supplier performance management focused on quality, delivery, safety, sustainability and commercial compliance.
  • Build strategic relationships with key manufacturers and suppliers critical to Sisk’s delivery capability.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk
  • Ensure all in‑scope procurement activity complies with group procurement and P2P policies and approval thresholds.
  • Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure robust contracting and governance for high‑value procurement.
  • Embed responsible, ethical, and sustainable procurement principles across the materials supply chain.
• Senior Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a senior procurement advisor to Managing Directors, Project Directors, Commercial and Pre-Construction leadership on materials and products procurement strategy.
  • Work with our Supply Chain Insights team to provide insight on market conditions, inflationary pressures, capacity constraints, and mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain clear alignment—without duplication—with Commercial and Plant leadership.
• Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement in procurement systems, buying channels, and data quality for in‑scope spend.
  • Use data to reduce maverick buying, improve compliance, and enhance decision‑making.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop high‑performing procurement and category management teams across the Group.
• Build capability, succession, and technical depth in materials and product procurement disciplines.
• Foster a collaborative, performance‑driven, and values‑based culture.

Experience

• 15+ years’ experience in the construction industry with senior responsibility across supply chain, procurement, and/or commercial functions (including candidates with a quantity surveying background).
• Deep understanding of construction materials, building systems, and manufacturing supply chains, and how these interface with commercial delivery and project controls.
• Strong knowledge of contract/commercial principles and cost management within a construction environment.
• Proven ability to operate at senior leadership level and influence across the business.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management capability.

Qualifications

• CIPS or equivalent professional qualification.
• Degree/professional qualification in Business/Commerce, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating across Ireland, the UK, and/or mainland Europe.

Additional Information

What We OfferAt Sisk, your rewards package goes far beyond your salary. Our most valued benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports
• Career development opportunities
• And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme

Our People & Recruitment CommitmentAt Sisk, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the opportunity to work with purpose, grow a career without limits and be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Equity, Inclusion & AccessibilityWe are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates.

Encouraging All Talent to ApplyWe understand that the confidence gap or imposter syndrome can discourage great people from applying. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to express your interest — your skills, experience and potential are what matter.

Compliance & TransparencyAll recruitment materials are designed to meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements, including the Irish and UK Equality Acts and the EU Pay Transparency Directive, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal access for every applicant.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited CVs or speculative contact from unapproved agencies are not accepted, and no fees will be payable.