Senior Procurement Lead

Enet (Open Access Networks); Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 25 days

Birthday leave

Diversity awards

Hybrid working model

Education & training support

Wellbeing initiatives

Community volunteering

Employee assistance

Job summary

Speed Fibre Group is seeking a Senior Procurement Lead to drive end-to-end procurement across direct and indirect spend. You’ll partner with internal stakeholders and external partners, lead cost-saving initiatives and ensure governance and compliance across projects.

You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and provide monthly performance metrics while promoting the company’s values and operating within a hybrid Dublin work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a procurement role.
• Experience in the Telecommunications / ICT market, SME sector.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Ability to influence, align views and gain consensus.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent spoken and written English.
• Experience with ERP / financial systems.
• Ability to engage and negotiate with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Identify cost savings initiatives to drive value across procurement activities.
• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle for all categories, direct and indirect.
• Lead procurement activities as a senior point of contact and decision maker.
• Ensure procurement aligns with policies, including governance and compliance.
• Represent procurement in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
• Source and onboard suppliers; manage vendor relationships and performance.
• Lead contract and operational spend negotiations as required.
• Prepare and present monthly reports/metrics.
• Champion company values and participate in governance activities.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication (English)

Change management

Problem solving

Business acumen

Independent work

Vendor management

Education

Third level qualification in Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Business

Tools

ERP / financial systems

Job description

As the Senior Procurement Lead, you will work across the Speed Fibre Group, reporting to the Head of Procurement & Carrier Relations, managing the end-to-end procurement process. The role will work cross-functionally with various departments and project teams across a variety of category spend /direct and indirect procurement, and cost saving projects.
We operate a hybrid working model, with 2 days per week in Dublin offices. This role reports directly to the Head of Procurement & Carrier Relations.
Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across all group entities, as well as with external supply partners and carriers.
• Identify, lead and support measurable cost savings/reduction initiatives to drive value across procurement activities in line with business objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for all categories of goods and services, direct and indirect procurement, ensuring process efficiency and compliance.
• Lead procurement activities as a senior point of contact and decision maker within the department.
• Ensure all procurement activities align with company policies and procedures, including oversight of approval workflows and compliance.
• Represent the Procurement function in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives ensuring strong governance and compliance.
• Engage with key stakeholders to understand business needs and procurement requirements, both for individual projects and ongoing operations.
• Source and onboard new suppliers in accordance with group governance standards; manage vendor relationships, performance, and compliance.
• Lead contract /operational spend negotiations as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement systems and processes, including involvement in system upgrades or new implementations.
• Manage, track, prepare, and produce monthly reports/metrics.
• Champion the Company’s Values throughout operational performance.
• Adherence to the Group’s Performance Management process and objectives.
• Participate in appropriate business and professional associations, networks, and activities relevant to the company’s interests.
• Advise and interact with senior management in respect of their area's responsibility.
• Lead and manage Purchasing Specialist role.
  

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience procurement role.
• Third level qualification in Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Business.
• Experience in the Telecommunications /ICT market particular SME required
• Previous leadership experience
• Ability to influence, align views and gain consensus, and provide clarity on what needs to be achieved.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent spoken and written English,
• Experience with ERP /financial systems required.
• Ability to engage and negotiate with customers, colleagues, contractors, vendors, third party distributors and multiple stakeholders, forming effective relationships.
• Previous experience of change management a distinct advantage.
• High energy, strong work ethic, drive, integrity, can do attitude, ability to work independently and problem solving.
• Strong business acumen is essential in this role.

Beyond procurement expertise, we're looking for someone who can build credibility with senior stakeholders, contribute constructively to discussions and decision-making, and demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities and moving priorities forward.
What We Offer

• Generous company pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing each year up to 28 days.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Diverse and welcoming work environment – awarded Investors in Diversity Silver award in 2023 and 2025.
  

Awarded Great Place to Work in 2024 & 2025.

• Hybrid working model.
• Training & educational assistance programmes.
• Monthly wellbeing initiatives.
• Charity partnership & community volunteer days.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in Service/Long Term Disability Benefit.
  

Speed Fibre Group (the home of Enet, Enet Communications and Magnet+) is an inclusive employer, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation we encourage you to let us know when you apply