Procurement Manager – ​Higher Executive Officer - 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract​ in Dublin

About the Role

The Procurement Manager (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract) will provide essential capacity to support Coimisiún na Meán in meeting its procurement obligations under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, as well as national and EU procurement requirements.

This role will help ensure that procurement activity is compliant, transparent, and delivers value for money in the expenditure of exchequer and levy-collected funds. The role will also support project delivery, manage procurement demand, and contribute to the successful implementation of process and system changes, aligning procurement activity with the organisation’s overall governance and strategic objectives.

The Procurement team currently consists of three roles: a Head of Procurement (Assistant Principal), a Procurement Manager (Higher Executive Officer) and a Procurement Officer (Clerical Officer). The team is led by the Head of Procurement who reports to the Director of Finance & Procurement. The addition of the Procurement Manager (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract) role will support Coimisiún na Meán in meeting its procurement obligations. The role will report directly to the Head of Procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring procurement transactions and decisions are fair, transparent, justifiable and provide value for money.
• Develop, manage and implement Coimisiún na Meán’s Procurement Policy, template contracts, terms and conditions, and related documentation.
• Managing end-to-end tender processes, including developing specifications with purchasers, publishing notices, responding to supplier queries, assessing submissions, providing and executing contracts.
• Negotiate and agree contracts and contract variations with external suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Monitor and manage the quality of services provided by suppliers.
• Present tender outcomes to the Authority for ratification, where required.
• Prepare for audits, implement audit recommendations and ensure procurement compliance is maintained to a satisfactory standard.
• Provide quality control, procurement advice and support to staff and management.
• Implement effective governance, risk management, change management and audit controls across procurement activities ensuring value for money.

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• At least 1 year's experience in the public sector, with demonstratable knowledge of procurement principles and practices.
• Experience managing procurement activities, at a minimum having run requests for quotes (RFQ) processes.
• Previous experience engaging with suppliers and vendors, including drafting, negotiating, executing and managing contracts.
• Strong, efficient and methodical approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with particular emphasis on written communication.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience and delivery of National and European tender processes.
• Experience working with the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) and eTenders.
• Detailed knowledge of Public Procurement rules and experience applying procurement compliance requirements.
• Demonstratable knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidelines and Circulars.

Details

Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: Hybrid role (2 days in the office at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20)

Salary: Indicative HSE Ambulance Service District Operations Manager national pay scale, effective Jun 2026: €60,916–€79,189 per year

Annual Leave: 29 days per annum

Citizenship Requirement: Eligible candidates must be:

• A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA); or
• A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
• A citizen of Switzerland; or
• A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 permission or stamp 5 permission; or
• Hold valid Temporary Protection permission granted by the Irish Government under the EU Temporary Protection Directive, entitling them to work in Ireland without an employment permit.

Closing Date: 23 Nov 2026

How to Apply

To apply, submit:

• A CV (max 2 pages)
• A Cover letter/personal statement (max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position

All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.

Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process.

Late applications or applications not received through the correct channel will not be considered.

For queries related to the application or selection process, contact: [email protected]