We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to lead and manage public procurement activities within a busy educational institution in the Irish public sector. This role requires strong expertise in public tendering, compliance with EU and National procurement regulations, and the ability to operate effectively in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in ensuring best practice procurement, value for money, and full regulatory compliance across goods, services, and capital works.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage public procurement processes in line with EU Directives and Irish National procurement regulations.
- Oversee end-to-end public tendering for goods, services, and capital works projects.
- Ensure compliance with public procurement policy and monitor adherence across the organisation.
- Conduct expenditure analysis, prepare reports, and support strategic financial planning.
- Provide expert procurement advice to senior management and internal stakeholders.
- Manage and lead procurement staff, ensuring high performance and professional standards.
- Operate effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced procurement environment with competing priorities.
- Support audits and ensure full documentation and governance standards are maintained.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a busy public procurement unit within the Irish public sector.
- Significant experience in public tendering for goods, services, and capital works.
- Demonstrated experience in expenditure analysis and procurement reporting.
- Proven experience implementing public procurement policy and monitoring compliance.
- Experience managing and leading teams.
- High level of knowledge and expertise in EU and National public procurement regulations and guidance.
- A recognised qualification in public procurement.
Desirable Competencies
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent analytical and organisational abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to governance and transparency.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
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