Procurement Director

We are seeking a Procurement Director to lead our European procurement business unit, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dornan Engineering Limited delivering high-value sourcing and procurement solutions to blue‑chip clients.

Reporting to the Group Procurement Director and Board, you will hold full responsibility for revenue, profitability, and strategic growth across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. This is a client‑facing leadership role focused on business development, commercial strategy, and operational delivery.

Working closely with the Group Procurement Director and US counterparts, you will drive opportunities from initial engagement through proposal, contract award, and project delivery, ensuring best‑in‑class procurement, engineering solutions, and logistics performance.

The role requires regular travel across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and the United States.

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• Lead and grow the European procurement business, delivering revenue and profit targets
  
• Develop client relationships and generate new sales opportunities across all sectors
  
• Manage the full commercial lifecycle: enquiry, proposal, negotiation, contract, and delivery
  
• Oversee engineering and procurement teams to deliver best‑value technical and commercial solutions
  
• Ensure robust proposals aligned to schedule, cost, and ROJ dates
  
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit limits, and supply agreements with manufacturers and suppliers
  
• Select and manage strategic supply chain partners to meet programme and performance requirements
  
• Oversee equipment procurement, expediting, and logistics in line with construction schedules
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with US counterparts
  
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and engineering standards
  

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• 5+ years' experience within construction, engineering, or data centre sectors
  
• Proven leadership capability with strong commercial acumen
  
• Technical understanding of engineering projects and associated equipment procurement
  
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cost control experience
  
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
  
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
  
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and comfortable leading teams both in‑person and remotely
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial systems
  

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