Procurement Specialist

Morgan McKinley are delighted to be working with a well know institution to recruit a Procurement Specialist in Dublin.

Joining a well-established team in the public sector, this Procurement Specialist will assist with procurement planning, improving supplier performance while ensuring compliance with procurement policy and aiding delivery of a value for money supply base for the organisation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing procurement plan and improve procurement process for each procurement spend in the business unit.
• Manage all phases of strategic sourcing as required including internal and external stakeholder engagement, RFP process, benchmarking, negotiations, contract / pricing review and implementation
• Manage the procurement of all goods and services in line with company policy
• Engage with key suppliers to negotiate main project contracts on favourable commercial terms.
• Ensure the successful delivery of contracted activities, identifying continuous improvement opportunities through engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders and maximising value for money from engagements
• Develop and deliver key reporting metrics for the business
• Manage and complete all work-related administration, including but not limited to template completion, contract database updates, work in progress updates and independent contract drafting without the need for legal support.

Key requirements:

• 3 years\+ Procurement / Category Management experience in the public sector is required
• Degree in business/supply chain/procurement or a relevant discipline
• Qualification in Public Procurement beneficial
• Experience using SAP and E-tenders required