Procurement and Contracts Manager, Co. Laois / Co. Offaly

Leinster Appointments; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leinster Appointments Ltd is recruiting a permanent, full-time Procurement and Contracts Manager to lead the procurement and contract management function across Co. Laois / Co Offaly, with location flexibility after an initial period.

The role is office-based with a pathway to hybrid working after 3 months. You will oversee tendering, contract lifecycles, policy development, and governance, collaborating with internal stakeholders and budgets.

Qualifications

• Must have proven procurement and contract management experience.
• Experience in a public sector or regulated environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of EU directives and tendering processes required.
• Experience managing contracts, supplier relationships and procurement projects.
• Budget monitoring, reporting and cost analysis skills are essential.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement and contract management function in line with guidelines.
• Oversee end-to-end tendering processes from planning to contract award.
• Manage full contract lifecycle, including renewals and supplier performance.
• Develop and maintain centralised contracts register and documentation.
• Provide procurement guidance to internal stakeholders and budget holders.
• Prepare regular financial reports, forecasts and spend analysis.
• Monitor capital project expenditure and identify procurement risks and savings.
• Develop and improve procurement policies, procedures and systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and supplier relationships.
• Support governance, internal controls and audit compliance.
• Lead and manage the Procurement Assistant.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Contract management

Public sector procurement guidelines

EU procurement directives

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Third-level qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related

Job description

Leinster Appointments is currently recruiting for a permanent, full time Procurement and Contracts Manager in Co. Laois / Co Offaly (candidate can choose location)

This is a permanent, full time role.

Fully office based with a chance to apply for hybrid working after completion of 3 months' service

• Lead and manage the organisation's procurement and contract management function, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement guidelines, EU directives and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end tendering processes, from planning through to contract award.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including renewals, variations, supplier performance and compliance.
• Develop and maintain a centralised contracts register and procurement documentation.
• Provide procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, managers and budget holders.
• Prepare regular financial reports, including budget monitoring, procurement forecasts, spend analysis and risk identification.
• Monitor capital project expenditure, highlighting potential cost savings, budget variances and procurement risks.
• Develop and improve procurement policies, procedures, systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, achieve cost savings and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Support governance, internal controls and audit compliance.
• Lead and manage the Procurement Assistant.

The Person

• Relevant third-level qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in procurement and contract management, ideally within a public sector or regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement guidelines, EU procurement directives and tendering processes.
• Experience managing contracts, supplier relationships and procurement projects.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget monitoring, reporting and cost analysis.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise and influence at various levels.
• Experience developing and improving procurement processes and procedures.
• Previous management or supervisory experience would be advantageous.

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