Head of Procurement

Stratis Consulting Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratis Consulting Ltd. in Dublin is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead end-to-end purchasing, define procurement policies, and ensure best value and quality.

You will build supplier relationships, oversee evaluation and performance, and negotiate contracts aligned with legal and ethical standards. The role collaborates with senior leadership to forecast needs, manage budgets, mitigate supply risks, and continuously improve procurement practices and systems.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and purchasing skills including end-to-end sourcing
• Supplier management and supplier evaluation with risk assessment
• Contract negotiation with drafting, reviewing and commercial terms
• Strategic planning, financial acumen and data-driven decision making
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience in professional services or consulting; familiarity with Irish/EU procurement standards
• Bachelor’s degree in business/related field preferred; professional certifications advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end purchasing processes and define procurement policies
• Ensure best value and quality in goods and services acquired
• Build and maintain supplier relationships; oversee evaluation and performance management
• Negotiate contracts aligning with commercial, legal and ethical standards
• Collaborate with senior leadership and project teams to forecast needs and manage budgets
• Mitigate supply risks and continuously improve procurement practices and systems

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Supplier management

Supplier evaluation

Contract negotiation

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Bachelor's degree in finance

Procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM)

Job description

Company Description Stratis Consulting Ltd. is a specialist advisory firm working with Leadership Teams, Chief Executives, and Boards to drive change in employee relations, people strategy, and workplace innovation. Based in Ireland, the firm brings together highly experienced practitioners and associates who support clients in navigating uncertainty and capitalising on new opportunities. Stratis Consulting focuses on building competitive advantage through practical, partner-led advice and tailored people strategies that deliver sustained impact. The team works closely with clients, investing time to understand their business, context, and stakeholders, and is known for its integrity, confidentiality, and strong client relationships. Led by Brendan McGinty and three Senior Partners with over 30 years’ experience each, Stratis Consulting has a strong reputation for trusted, decisive guidance that adds value to leadership decision-making.
Role Description The Head of Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategy to support Stratis Consulting’s business objectives and client commitments. This full-time hybrid role is based in Dublin, with flexibility for part of the work to be carried out from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing end-to-end purchasing processes, defining procurement policies, and ensuring best value and quality in goods and services acquired. The role involves building and maintaining supplier relationships, overseeing supplier evaluation and performance management, and negotiating contracts that align with commercial, legal, and ethical standards. The Head of Procurement will collaborate with senior leadership and project teams to forecast needs, manage budgets, mitigate supply risks, and continuously improve procurement practices and systems.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Procurement and Purchasing skills, including experience with end-to-end sourcing, cost optimization, and policy development.
• Candidates should possess Supplier Management and Supplier Evaluation skills, including relationship building, performance monitoring, and risk assessment.
• Candidates should possess Contract Negotiation skills, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial terms in line with legal and compliance requirements.
• Candidates should have experience in strategic planning, financial acumen, and data-driven decision making related to procurement and supply management.
• Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Relevant experience in professional services or consulting environments and familiarity with Irish and EU procurement standards are beneficial.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or a related field is preferred; professional procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) an advantage.