Procurement Manager

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a sharp Procurement Manager to own the public-sector procurement function in Ireland. You will design strategy, oversee high-value tenders, and ensure contracts deliver real public value.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead an established team, navigate EU directives, and drive cost optimisation while maintaining robust governance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in procurement, with public sector experience and knowledge of frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the overarching procurement strategy and annual commercial plans.
• Lead a purchasing team with clear standards and staff development.
• Run end-to-end tendering for major public contracts from market engagement to award.
• Ensure compliance with Irish and EU procurement rules and internal controls.
• Drive cost optimisation and supplier performance with governance.
• Provide pragmatic counsel to budget holders and senior leadership.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business or Procurement

Professional accreditation (CIPS/IPPM)

Tools

ERP software

Public e-procurement platforms

Job description

We are seeking a sharp, commercial, and strategy-focused Procurement Manager to take full ownership of our commercial procurement function.

This is not a box-ticking exercise. It is an opportunity for a serious procurement professional to shape strategy, oversee significant public spend, and ensure that every contract delivered translates into real value for the public interest.

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will lead an established team, manage complex high-value tendering, and act as the principal authority on commercial governance across the organisation. If you take genuine pride in running clean, sharp, and highly effective procurement operations, this post offers the scope, backing, and complexity to keep you challenged.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute our overarching procurement strategy and annual commercial plans, keeping spend aligned with organisational priorities.
• Manage and develop a dedicated purchasing team, setting clear operational standards, workforce planning, and continuous staff development.
• Lead end-to-end tendering for major public contracts, from market engagement and tender design to commercial evaluation and contract award.
• Oversee adherence to Irish and EU public procurement frameworks, national central guidelines, and internal risk management controls.
• Drive cost optimisation, monitor vendor performance, and integrate Green Public Procurement and social value principles into commercial decisions.
• Provide clear, pragmatic counsel to budget holders, executive leadership, and the Audit & Risk Committee.

What You Bring

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Public Sector Expertise: Minimum 3 years in procurement, with at least 2 years' hands-on experience navigating public procurement legislation and frameworks.
• Qualifications: Degree in Business, Procurement, or professional accreditation (e.g., CIPS, IPPM, or equivalent).
• Technical Depth: Expert understanding of EU directives, national guidelines, tendering procedures, and contract law.
• Leadership & Delivery: Demonstrated ability to manage teams, lead cross-functional projects, and communicate clearly across all levels of an organisation.
• Data & Systems: Solid analytical capabilities and proficiency in modern office software suites.

Desirable

• Direct experience with public e-procurement platforms or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial software.