Procurement Manager - Public Sector

Sanderson Recruitment (Ireland) Limited; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment (Ireland) Limited is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead public sector procurement activities within a hybrid-working environment. The role emphasises compliant, value-driven strategies across supply, services, and construction categories.

You will ensure adherence to Irish and EU procurement rules, manage complex tendering, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver cost efficiency and governance.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience within a public sector or regulated procurement environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU public procurement legislation.
• Education should include degree and a public procurement qualification.
• Experience managing complex tendering processes from initiation through to contract award.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and tendering activities across supply, services and construction works categories.
• Manage contract negotiations with transparency, fairness and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Irish and EU public procurement legislation and internal policies.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing and tendering processes including drafting specifications and publishing on eTenders.
• Support evaluations and supplier engagement from initiation to contract award.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement policies and practices.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

Degree

Public procurement qualification

Tools

eTenders

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Manager - public procurement Permanent position, hybrid working

A leading semi-state organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join its Procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong public sector procurement expertise to play a key role in delivering compliant, effective and value-driven procurement activity across a diverse organisation. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will support and lead procurement projects while ensuring full compliance with Irish and EU public procurement regulations. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver best practice procurement outcomes that optimise quality, cost, compliance and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and tendering activities across supply, services and construction works categories.
• Manage contract negotiations while ensuring transparency, fairness and compliance throughout the procurement process.
• Ensure full compliance with Irish and EU public procurement legislation, together with internal procurement policies and governance requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing and tendering process, including:
• Reviewing and refining tender specifications.
• Developing sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Preparing tender documentation.
• Publishing competitions on eTenders and managing the process from start to finish.
• Managing clarification processes.
• Supporting evaluations and moderation meetings.
• Issuing letters of regret, intent, standstill and acceptance.
• Support the delivery of strategic procurement objectives, driving efficiency and value for money across the organisation.
• Manage supplier engagement from project initiation through to contract award.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing and enhancing procurement policies, procedures and practices.
• Deliver measurable procurement outcomes across cost, quality, compliance and risk.

Experience Required

• Proven procurement experience within a public sector or regulated procurement environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU public procurement legislation.
• Ideally education will include degree and a public procurement qualification.
• Experience managing complex tendering processes from initiation through to contract award.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and delivering value for money outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects while maintaining high standards of governance and compliance.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

What is on offer?

• Opportunity to work within a high-profile organisation.
• Exposure to a broad range of procurement projects and stakeholders.
• Significant involvement in strategic sourcing and procurement improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on procurement performance and governance.