Strategic Outsourcing Procurement Lead - Public Sector

Barden | B Corp; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden | B Corp in Dublin is seeking a Programme Manager to own end-to-end outsourcing procurement and transition for a major public sector service centre project. The role demands strategy, RFT drafting, contract design, and a seamless transition plan for the winning provider.

You will work with a transformation director and the chief executive, shaping the procurement to accommodate a large platform replacement while ensuring governance and value for money.

Qualifications

• Track record running complex outsourcing procurements end to end.
• Real Irish public procurement experience: OGP frameworks, RFT drafting, evaluation.
• Knowledge of outsourced service centre and BPO market in Ireland.
• Ability to design SLAs, service credits and commercial models.
• Transition experience between providers; liaison with exec leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end outsourcing procurement strategy and execution.
• Draft RFTs and manage the competitive process under public procurement rules.
• Define vendor strategy (single or multiple vendors) and pricing model.
• Plan and lead transition to winning provider with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with transformation director and chief executive.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Outsourcing procurement

Public procurement experience

Contract design & SLAs

Transition management

Vendor management

Job description

Barden | B Corp in Dublin is seeking a Programme Manager to own end-to-end outsourcing procurement and transition for a major public sector service centre project. The role demands strategy, RFT drafting, contract design, and a seamless transition plan for the winning provider.

You will work with a transformation director and the chief executive, shaping the procurement to accommodate a large platform replacement while ensuring governance and value for money.