Strategic Procurement Lead

Gardiner & Theobald LLP; Ireland; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardiner & Theobald LLP is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement delivery and strategic contract management across a growing portfolio of public and private sector clients in Ireland.

You will work closely with senior commercial professionals, client stakeholders, and delivery teams to shape procurement strategies, manage supplier engagement, and drive post-contract performance while mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent relevant experience.
• MCIPS or working towards chartership preferred.
• Experience delivering complex procurements or frameworks.
• Sound understanding of public procurement regulations and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy development and sourcing across projects.
• Manage end-to-end procurement delivery and contract performance.
• Draft and negotiate contract documentation and change controls.
• Track supplier KPIs and drive performance improvements.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues across multiple projects.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Organisation

Mentoring

Education

MCIPS

Degree qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

eSourcing tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Gardiner & Theobald LLP is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement delivery and strategic contract management across a growing portfolio of public and private sector clients in Ireland.

You will work closely with senior commercial professionals, client stakeholders, and delivery teams to shape procurement strategies, manage supplier engagement, and drive post-contract performance while mentoring junior colleagues.