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 apply for the temporary post of Procurement Coordinator to support our team of procurement professionals. 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 annually. Key Responsibilities: Assist and support Individual Category Specialists and teams on Procurement Projects. The Procurement Coordinator will assist Category Specialists in the following areas: Efficient and timely completion of tenders, frameworks, and contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements. Prepare insightful reports on project progress and cost savings. Drive innovative approaches to commercial arrangements. Manage internal controls for process and legal compliance. Develop and manage customer relationships. Monitor and report on key performance indicators. The above list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the successful candidate may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned from time to time to support the EPS priority business needs. Desirable Experience & Qualifications: Previous procurement experience and/or knowledge of procurement best practice is desirable Proficiency in preparing detailed documents. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Experience of working in a professional regulated environment and knowledge of process and procedures Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to demonstrate analytical skills. A professional background in business, commercial, financial or legal services is desirable. Why Join Us Opportunity to pursue a professional career and shape the future of public sector procurement. Collaborative and dynamic work environment. Comprehensive mentoring and training provided. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Salary ranges are commensurate with experience. Range 32k to 40k 6 - 9 month contract. Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Procurement Buyer Category Specialist