Purchasing Officer - Public sector Role: you will support administrative activities in Purchasing division, manage quotation/tendering processes, ensure policy compliance.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities Purchasing Operations: Main contact for PO system, resolving issues with provider.
Assist Requisitioners & Managers with Purchase Requisitions.
Train new users on PO system.
Engage with teams on POs, goods receipts, & invoice queries.
Work with Accounts Payable to match invoices to POs.
Ensure compliance with Purchasing Policy.
Manage new supplier onboarding & maintenance.
Administer tax clearance process.
Quotation & Tendering: Assist Requisitioners with quotations.
Manage mini competitions for Framework Agreements.
Handle quotation process for under €50 K.
Provide purchasing policy guidance.
Support Purchasing Manager with tender-related tasks.
Assist in market research, tender development, evaluation, & reporting.
Engage with stakeholders throughout tendering process.
Reporting & Analysis: Conduct PO & expenditure analysis.
Compile purchasing activity statistics for Board reports.
Qualifications & Experience Required: 3+ years' experience in public sector/semi-state purchasing role.
Strong data analysis & IT skills (Office 365, etc.).
Excellent customer service, attention to detail, multitasking.
Ability to work independently & in teams.
Strong planning, organisation, and deadline management.
High standard of professionalism.
Desirable: Relevant 3rd level qualification (Purchasing, Business, Finance, etc.).
Public procurement law training.
Public sector experience.
Knowledge of financial management systems (Sage, SAP, etc.).
Rewards: competitive salary, pension, hybrid working and being part of a great team.
Skills: negotiating buying purchasing