Senior Public Sector Procurement Specialist - 2-Year FTC

Lex Consultancy Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lex Consultancy Recruitment is seeking a senior Procurement Specialist for a Dublin-based public sector organisation on a two-year fixed-term contract. The role focuses on compliant procurement under EU/OJEU rules, with expert advisory duties and formal planning responsibilities.

Responsibilities include maintaining the Corporate Procurement Plan, spend analysis, tender documentation, eTenders management, and staff training, with a strong emphasis on governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare and annually review the organisation’s 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 organisation’s Contracts Register.
• Deliver group and one-to-one training on public procurement, eTenders and OJEU processes.

Skills

Public procurement

Spend analysis

Tender documentation

eTenders

OGP/OJEU knowledge

Advising managers

Education

Level 8 degree in public procurement or related field

Public procurement qualification

Tools

eTenders

Contracts Register management

Job description

Lex Consultancy Recruitment is seeking a senior Procurement Specialist for a Dublin-based public sector organisation on a two-year fixed-term contract. The role focuses on compliant procurement under EU/OJEU rules, with expert advisory duties and formal planning responsibilities.

Responsibilities include maintaining the Corporate Procurement Plan, spend analysis, tender documentation, eTenders management, and staff training, with a strong emphasis on governance and compliance.