Grade VII Procurement Officer

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Procurement Officer to lead procurement activity across the organisation, ensuring compliance, value for money, and strong supplier performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with public sector experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working strategically with stakeholders at all levels.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage procurement activities for goods, services, and capital works
Develop and deliver annual procurement and tendering plans
Manage tender competitions in line with public procurement regulations
Maintain contract registers and oversee contract performance
Monitor procurement compliance and reduce non-compliant expenditure
Provide procurement guidance and training to managers and budget holders
Conduct expenditure analysis and prepare reports for senior management and committees
Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Lead procurement-focused strategic projects
Support continuous improvement across procurement operations

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in public procurement, ideally within the Irish public sector
Strong experience managing public tenders for goods, services, and capital works
Excellent knowledge of Irish and EU public procurement regulations
Experience in contract management, expenditure analysis, and compliance reporting
Proven ability to lead teams and manage projects
Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
Procurement qualification desirable