Procurement Manager

GagaMuller Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Company pension

Annual leave

Tech hardware

Job summary

GagaMuller Group, based in Dublin, Ireland, seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for high-value construction projects in data centres and mission-critical environments. You will coordinate with client, commercial, technical teams and external bidders to secure best terms.

Responsibilities include strategy development, governance compliance, supplier due diligence, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a relevant field such as Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Construction Management.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, CIPS, or equivalent) desirable.
• Significant experience leading procurement on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, preferably data centres or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with client objectives for cost, programme, risk allocation and market engagement.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for consultants, contractors and vendors from market engagement through award.
• Oversee preparation of procurement documentation, including PQQs, RFPs, tenders and evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate evaluation processes and ensure technical, commercial and programme considerations are assessed.
• Provide updates on procurement progress, risks and market conditions to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related discipline

Job description

GagaMuller is a Project Management Consultancy with specific divisions focused on providing Project Management, Cost Management, and Digital services to owner organisation within the construction industry.

With a proven track record working alongside global technology leaders and data centre developers, we combine local expertise with global standards to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.

At GagaMuller, we empower people and organisations to build with data.

We are currently recruiting a Procurement Manager to be based out of our Dublin, Ireland office.

Responsibilities

Listed below is the responsibilities of the role.

1. Scope & Delivery Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with Client objectives for cost, programme, risk allocation, and market engagement.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors, from market engagement through contract award.
• Oversee preparation of procurement documentation, including PQQs, RFPs, tender packages, evaluation criteria, and contract documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with project schedules and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate evaluation processes, ensuring technical, commercial, and programme considerations are appropriately assessed.
• Support negotiation of commercial terms, risk allocation, and contract structures to protect the Client’s interests.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with agreed governance procedures and internal approval frameworks.

2. Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary procurement interface between the Client, commercial teams, technical teams, and external bidders.
• Work closely with the Commercial Lead and Lead Owner Representative to align procurement strategy with overall project delivery strategy.
• Coordinate with technical Owner Representatives (CSA, MEP) to ensure scopes are clearly defined and risk is appropriately allocated.
• Facilitate tender clarification meetings, negotiation sessions, and bidder engagement workshops.
• Provide structured updates to senior stakeholders on procurement progress, risks, and market conditions.

3. Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify and manage procurement-related risks, including market capacity constraints, supply chain volatility, and contractual exposure.
• Ensure contractual risk allocation is clearly defined and commercially balanced.
• Conduct due diligence on suppliers and contractors, including financial stability and capability assessments.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to Client governance, compliance standards, and internal approval processes.
• Support mitigation strategies for supply chain risks, long-lead items, and price volatility.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain structured procurement logs, tender registers, and evaluation records.
• Produce clear and concise procurement recommendation reports for Client approval.
• Provide regular reporting on procurement timelines, commercial comparisons, and key contractual terms.
• Ensure full audit trail and documentation of procurement decisions and approvals.
• Support commercial reporting by providing procurement cost data and market benchmarking analysis.
• Work collaboratively with Commercial, Project Management, and Schedule teams to ensure procurement decisions align with cost plans and programme requirements.
• Support early market engagement strategies to improve certainty on long-lead equipment and specialist packages.
• Provide procurement input into value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement in procurement processes across the project portfolio.
• Mentor junior team members involved in procurement activities where required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, CIPS, or equivalent) desirable.
• Significant experience in procurement leadership within large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, ideally data centres or mission-critical environments.

What Experience We Are Looking For

• Proven experience leading procurement processes for high-value construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract structures, risk allocation models, and commercial negotiation.
• Experience managing complex supply chains and engaging with international contractors and vendors.
• Ability to operate strategically while maintaining detailed control of procurement governance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior decision-makers.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Generous company pension contribution.
• Competitive annual leave allowance and work-life balance benefits.
• State-of-the-art technology and hardware.
• Collaborative office environment that values teamwork and open communication.
• Mentoring and professional development opportunities.