Strategic Procurement Lead (1-Year FTC)

Cpl; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

35 hours per week

29 days annual leave

Job summary

Coimisiún na Meán is seeking a Procurement Manager on a 1 year fixed-term contract to provide essential capacity to meet procurement obligations under national and EU requirements. The role ensures compliant, transparent procurement that delivers value for money in the expenditure of exchequer and levy funds.

The role will support project delivery, manage procurement demand and contribute to process and system changes, aligning activity with governance and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in the public sector with knowledge of procurement principles.
• Experience managing procurement activities including RFQ processes.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts.
• Strong, efficient and methodical approach with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring procurement transactions are fair, transparent, justifiable and provide value for money.
• Develop, manage and implement procurement policy, template contracts, terms and conditions, and related documentation.
• Managing end-to-end tender processes, including developing specifications, publishing notices, responding to supplier queries, assessing submissions, providing and executing contracts.
• Negotiate and agree contracts and contract variations with external suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor and manage the quality of services provided by suppliers.
• Present tender outcomes to the Authority for ratification, where required.
• Prepare for audits, implement audit recommendations and ensure procurement compliance is maintained to a satisfactory standard.
• Provide quality control, procurement advice and support to staff and management.
• Implement governance, risk management, change management and audit controls across procurement activities ensuring value for money.

Skills

Public sector procurement knowledge

RFQ processes

Contract drafting and negotiation

Multitasking and organized approach

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coimisiún na Meán is seeking a Procurement Manager on a 1 year fixed-term contract to provide essential capacity to meet procurement obligations under national and EU requirements. The role ensures compliant, transparent procurement that delivers value for money in the expenditure of exchequer and levy funds.

The role will support project delivery, manage procurement demand and contribute to process and system changes, aligning activity with governance and strategic objectives.