An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Executive to join a dynamic corporate governance and legal team. This role involves managing the full end-to-end public procurement process, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting internal teams in tendering and contract management.
The Role
- Manage the entire procurement process from specification development to contract approval and award.
- Assist in the full tender process, including creating and advertising tenders, and managing contract awards and required notices.
- Provide practical guidance on suitable procurement routes, such as OGP framework agreements, and collaborate with the legal team on contract preparation.
- Advise on procurement regulations, contract strategies, and key areas of risk.
- Guide the use of standard procurement templates, evaluation criteria, and timelines, and assist in completing relevant procurement documentation.
- Oversee evaluation processes, including compiling scores and commentary for notification/standstill letters.
- Review notification/standstill letters for accuracy.
- Ensure proper administration and record-keeping for procurement activities.
- Maintain and update the tender/contract register regularly.
- Assist in reviewing and updating standard procurement templates and guidance documents.
- Provide advice and support on procurement-related queries.
- Support the Procurement Specialist with key tasks and address requests as they arise.
Requirements
- 3+ years' experience in public procurement operations, with knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and guidelines. The primary duties and responsibilities of which must have related to procurement rather than procurement being a secondary responsibility. (Essential)
- Direct knowledge of the eTenders gov.ie platform and managing tenders electronically. (Essential)
- Pursuing or holding a relevant qualification in public procurement (Professional Diploma in Public Procurement (IPA). (Essential)
- Experience of managing full end to end tender processes with working knowledge of public sector best practices. Ensuring that any associated administration or record keeping is carried out.
- Third level qualification, to a minimum Level 8 on the National Qualification Framework.
- Ability to manage numerous procurements whilst ensuring deadlines are met and attention to detail is adhered to
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload, within defined requirements for the role.
- Ongoing flexibility and interest in career progression and development
- Aspects of this role may require travel and working outside of normal office hours.
- A full driving licence is desirable
If you're passionate about procurement and enjoy working collaboratively, this could be the perfect role for you