Join Our Team as a Public Sector (Procurement Coordinator/Buyer)
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the public sector procurement landscape? Unijobs, in partnership with The Education Procurement Service (EPS), located at the University of Limerick, invites you to embark on an exciting journey as a Public Sector (Procurement Administrator).
About Us: EPS serves as the Department of Education's shared procurement service, dedicated to providing high quality, open, competitive, compliant, and accessible public procurement solutions.
Our team of approximately 30 professionals operates in alignment with the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) model, overseeing a procurement spend in the region of €6.9 billion.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist and support Individual Category Specialists on Procurement Projects.
2. Efficient and timely completion of tenders, frameworks, and contracts.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements.
4. Prepare insightful reports on project progress and cost savings.
5. Drive innovative approaches to commercial arrangements.
6. Manage internal controls for process and legal compliance.
7. Develop and manage customer relationships.
8. Monitor and report on key performance indicators.
Desirable Experience & Qualifications:
1. Previous procurement/sourcing experience, ideally in a public sector or compliance-driven setting.
2. Proficiency in preparing detailed tender documents.
3. Working knowledge of Public Sector Procurement best practices is desirable; however, full training shall be provided.
4. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
5. Microsoft Office proficiency and analytical skills.
6. Pursuing or holding a degree/diploma in public procurement or relevant discipline (desirable).
7. A professional background in commercial buying, financial, or legal services is desirable.
Why Join Us:
1. Opportunity to shape the future of public sector procurement.
2. Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
3. Comprehensive mentoring and training provided.
4. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
5. This position offers a 9-month contract with the view to a full-time contract afterwards.
6. Salary ranges are commensurate with experience.
Salary Range: €32k to €39k
Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills:
Procurement, Buyer, Category Specialist
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