Procurement Specialist 2 year fixed term contract

Lex Consultancy Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lex Consultancy Ltd in Dublin 2 seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist for a two-year fixed-term contract to lead public procurement activities in the Corporate Governance, Legal Services & Secretariat Division.

The role requires a Level 8 or equivalent in public procurement, plus a qualification in the field and at least 5 years’ public service procurement experience. A full driving licence is essential. Closing date: 11 September 2026 at 5pm.

Qualifications

• Public procurement expertise relevant to public sector procurement.
• Experience in procurement processes and standards by public bodies.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and annually review the organisations three-year Corporate Procurement Plan in line with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
• Conduct detailed spend analysis of procurement expenditure to inform procurement planning.
• Report on the delivery of the Corporate Procurement Plan to relevant committees and senior management.
• Provide expert advice to staff and budget holders on procurement-related queries and appropriate procurement mechanisms.
• Advise on the preparation of Invitation to Tender documentation and review draft tender documents prior to publication.
• Assist colleagues with the completion and publication of documentation through eTenders.
• Review and update standard procurement templates to incorporate new OGP and OJEU requirements.
• Assist budget holders in preparing compliant correspondence to successful and unsuccessful tenderers.
• Manage the administration of eTenders processes, including user access and tender mailboxes.
• Coordinate the compilation and maintenance of the organisations Contracts Register.
• Deliver group and one-to-one training on public procurement, eTenders and OJEU processes.

Skills

Public service procurement experience

Driving licence

Under pressure

Education

Level 8 degree or equivalent

Qualification in public procurement

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Specialist 2 Year Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Dublin 2, hybrid Contract: 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract Salary: €80,000K €90,000K per annum

Our client, a well-established public sector organisation based in Dublin 2, is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join its Corporate Governance, Legal Services & Secretariat Division on a two-year fixed-term contract. This is a senior procurement position suited to an experienced professional with a strong background in public service procurement, who can provide expert advice and guidance to managers and budget holders while ensuring procurement activities are compliant with relevant legislation, EU requirements and Government/OGP guidance. The successful candidate will work independently, using their expertise to advise colleagues at all levels and support the organisation in maintaining a robust, compliant and effective procurement environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and annually review the organisations three-year Corporate Procurement Plan in line with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
• Conduct detailed spend analysis of procurement expenditure to inform procurement planning.
• Report on the delivery of the Corporate Procurement Plan to relevant committees and senior management.
• Provide expert advice to staff and budget holders on procurement-related queries and appropriate procurement mechanisms.
• Advise on the preparation of Invitation to Tender documentation and review draft tender documents prior to publication.
• Assist colleagues with the completion and publication of documentation through eTenders.
• Review and update standard procurement templates to incorporate new OGP and OJEU requirements.
• Assist budget holders in preparing compliant correspondence to successful and unsuccessful tenderers.
• Manage the administration of eTenders processes, including user access and tender mailboxes.
• Coordinate the compilation and maintenance of the organisations Contracts Register.
• Deliver group and one-to-one training on public procurement, eTenders and OJEU processes.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• A Level 8 degree or equivalent recognised qualification relevant to public procurement.
• A recognised qualification relating to public procurement and extensive work experience in a similar role.
• Relevant technical knowledge and at least 5 years experience in public service procurement.
• A full current driving licence.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

Closing Date: 5pm on Friday, 11th September 2026

Please note only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role.

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