About the role
Job Description
The Procurement Support will be responsible for assisting in the procurement of major contracts, as well as other core contracts, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s Procurement Strategy.
The role holder shall support the Procurement Lead and wider project teams in developing procurement documentation, including requirements, specifications, and contract inputs. Responsibilities will include supporting the preparation of contract requirements, procurement documents, and draft contracts.
The role holder will provide support to the Procurement Lead in overseeing procurement activities to maximise value for money and ensure compliance with EU legislation through the application of procurement best practice. In addition, the Procurement Support will build strong relationships with contractors and consultants, regularly engaging with them to develop market knowledge and insights while fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership.
Qualifications
Senior: 10+ years’ relevant experience in a complex procurement environment, with at least 5 years’ experience leading procurement activities across the full project lifecycle through to completion on large-scale, high-value infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects of similar scale and complexity.
Intermediate: 5+ years’ relevant experience in a complex procurement environment and a proven track record of conducting procurement activities on large-scale, high-value infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects of similar scale and complexity.
Junior: 1 to 5 years’ relevant experience in a complex procurement environment and a proven track record of conducting procurement activities on large-scale, high-value infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects of similar scale and complexity.
Additional Requirements:
Experience working with EU Procurement Directives and other relevant EU directives.
Tangible experience of advanced category management and developing strategic sourcing and procurement methodologies and techniques.
In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects within the architectural, engineering, or construction sectors.
A proven track record of managing commercial agreements, with strong awareness of contract risks and experience drafting complex and bespoke contract terms. This should include commercial principles related to supplies, services, and framework agreements.
Experience engaging with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels across an organisation, influencing process improvements and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting.
Prior experience procuring on behalf of public sector organisations and operating within a unionised environment.
Additional Information
What we offer you:
* Full time * Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits * 8% Pension * 23 days Annual leave (+ 2 company days) * Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects * Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally * Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues
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