Procurement Executive Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Executive to join our 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.