Procurement Manager

A reputable government body in Dublin 2 is seeking aProcurement Managerto lead its Corporate Governance, Legal Services & Secretariat procurement function, acting as Head of Department.

This senior role involves guiding budget/contract holders through formal procurement processes, ensuring compliance with Irish and EU regulations, and fostering a structured, transparent procurement environment. While budget managers retain responsibility for specifications and tender evaluations, the Procurement Manager provides expert advice, supports documentation, and may participate on evaluation panels.

Why This Role?

• Lead a high-profile, compliance-driven procurement function within a public sector body, influencing strategy, governance, and policy at executive and committee levels.
• Operate in a hybrid environment while driving best practice, delivering training, and enhancing organisational efficiency and transparency.

Key Responsbilites:

• Provide expert procurement advice to budget/contract holders and colleagues at all levels, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Prepare and annually review the 3-year Corporate Procurement Plan and conduct spend analysis.
• Report on procurement deliverables to Finance, Compliance, and Executive Committees.
• Review, update, and maintain procurement procedures and templates in line with EU rules and government guidance.
• Support preparation, review, and publication of Invitation to Tender documents on eTenders, and respond to tender queries.
• Sit on evaluation panels and advise on selection and evaluation criteria.
• Manage eTenders administration, including user setup, mailbox management, and contracts register coordination.
• Deliver group and one-to-one training on procurement processes, eTenders, and OJEU requirements.
• Promote continuous learning, uphold organisational values, and demonstrate flexibility in additional tasks.
• Minimum 5 years of public sector procurement experience, including e-tender processes.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of Irish public procurement regulations and EU directives.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end tender processes and using eTenders.
• Strong organisational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Experience reporting to governance or compliance committees.
• Experience developing procurement policies, templates, or delivering training. xcfaprz

Send CV toPhilly Lambe at Lex Consultancy.

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