Senior Capital Programme Procurement Lead

SCSI; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin seeks a Senior Category Manager (Capital Program) to lead procurement across a €350m+ Capital Programme. You will shape governance, frameworks and delivery strategies, aligning with university objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will drive procurement transformation, oversee multi-year contracts, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure value for money and timely delivery across capital projects.

Qualifications

• 12 years relevant experience in procurement of capital works and facilities programmes, including EU public sector procurement.
• 5 years leading a procurement department with 5+ professionals.
• 3 years leading a corporate procurement function across ICT, facilities, equipment, goods and services.
• 3+ years operating at executive leadership level advising boards on strategy and risk.
• Experience with Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF) and Infrastructure Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, establish and improve the Capital Programme Procurement function and governance.
• Develop a maturity roadmap for procurement across capital delivery activities.
• Establish framework agreements and ensure compliant post-contract administration.
• Lead procurement activities from market engagement to contract award and reporting.
• Advise on procurement routes and ensure supplier performance and risk management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Construction-related degree e.g. Procurement, Surveying, Engineering, Architecture

Construction-related Postgraduate (NFQ L9)

Law degree

Chartered status of RICS/SCS or MCIPS

Tools

MS Excel (advanced)

PowerBI

Oracle procurement system

Public procurement systems knowledge

Job description

Trinity College Dublin seeks a Senior Category Manager (Capital Program) to lead procurement across a €350m+ Capital Programme. You will shape governance, frameworks and delivery strategies, aligning with university objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will drive procurement transformation, oversee multi-year contracts, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure value for money and timely delivery across capital projects.