Procurement Manager

Careeriser; Galway; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Education Support

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Careeriser in Galway is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement for major residential and commercial projects. You will manage high‑value sub‑contractor packages, drive digital procurement transformation, and champion responsible sourcing.

The role requires 7+ years in construction procurement or related fields, a degree in QS/Construction/SCM, and strong negotiation and data analysis skills. You will report to the Head of Procurement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction procurement, QS, or supply chain management with a strong focus on strategic sourcing.
• Degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, or Business (CIPS desirable).
• Proven track record in supplier relationship management, negotiation, and driving value.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement: Develop and execute long-term procurement objectives, category planning frameworks, and supply chain strategies for key sub-contract packages.
• Commercial Focus: Manage procurement operations across diverse project portfolios, ensuring strong commercial focus across significant commercial, mixed‑use, and residential builds.
• Supply Chain & Relationship Management: Cultivate strategic partnerships with supply chain partners to manage risk, drive innovation, and realize cost efficiencies.
• Market Intelligence & Inflation Tracking: Monitor broader commercial market trends, oversee the company inflation tracker, and identify strategic opportunities/risks.
• Digital & Sustainable Procurement: Drive the digital procurement strategy, champion eProcurement tools, and evolve the company’s Responsible Sourcing Programme.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage direct reports within the procurement team, setting clear KPIs and performance goals.
• Data & Reporting: Produce high-level data analysis, board-level reporting, and executive presentations to influence stakeholders across all business levels.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, or Business

Job description

Role: Procurement Manager

Client: Leading Main Building Contractor

Essentials: 7+ years’ experience in construction procurement, QS, or supply chain management. Degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, or Business (CIPS desirable). Proven track record in supplier relationship management, negotiation, and driving value

Location: Galway

Salary & Package: Up to €70k. Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, Education Support, 26 days Annual Leave and more.

Reporting to: Head of Procurement / Commercial Director

An exceptional opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join a top‑tier main contractor. While established as a market leader in major residential developments, this role involves a significant focus on large‑scale commercial, retail, and mixed‑use projects.

You will play a key enabler role in driving long‑term strategic procurement objectives, managing high‑value sub‑contractor packages, leading digital procurement transformation, and spearheading responsible sourcing initiatives across both commercial and residential sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement: Develop and execute long-term procurement objectives, category planning frameworks, and supply chain strategies for key sub-contract packages.

• Commercial Focus: Manage procurement operations across diverse project portfolios, ensuring strong commercial focus across significant commercial, mixed‑use, and residential builds.

• Supply Chain & Relationship Management: Cultivate strategic partnerships with supply chain partners to manage risk, drive innovation, and realize cost efficiencies.

• Market Intelligence & Inflation Tracking: Monitor broader commercial market trends, oversee the company inflation tracker, and identify strategic opportunities/risks.

• Digital & Sustainable Procurement: Drive the digital procurement strategy, champion eProcurement tools, and evolve the company’s Responsible Sourcing Programme.

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage direct reports within the procurement team, setting clear KPIs and performance goals.

• Data & Reporting: Produce high-level data analysis, board-level reporting, and executive presentations to influence stakeholders across all business levels.

The Ideal Candidate

• 7+ years of experience in construction procurement, Quantity Surveying, or supply chain management with a strong focus on strategic sourcing.

• Degree qualified in QS, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or Business (CIPS certification is a distinct advantage).

• Deep understanding of category management, contract negotiation, and eProcurement platforms.

• Advanced analytical and MS Office skills (Excel & PowerPoint) with strong data presentation abilities.

• A continuous improvement mindset with the drive to lead initiatives independently and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.