Grade VII Procurement Officer.

Location: Offices across Ireland – this role can be based in Wicklow or Kildare. Contract: 6-month temporary contract Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: €61,216 per annum (pro rata for 6-month maternity cover)

Job Overview Our client, a public sector organisation, is seeking a Procurement Officer at Grade VII level to join on a 6-month contract. This role is responsible for supporting a compliant and efficient procurement function within a regulated environment. The successful candidate will manage procurement activity across the organisation, including tendering, contract management, compliance monitoring, and reporting. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced procurement or finance professional seeking a structured role with responsibility and variety.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activity across goods, services, and capital works
• Develop and maintain procurement plans (annual and multi-annual)
• Manage tendering processes in line with policy and governance requirements
• Maintain contracts register and support contract management activity
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues where required
• Carry out expenditure analysis and reporting for senior management
• Support compliance with procurement policy and governance standards
• Provide procurement advice to internal stakeholders
• Liaise with external audit bodies as required
• Support value-for-money initiatives and reduce non-compliant spend
• Deliver procurement training to internal teams
• Build and maintain supplier relationships
• Support continuous improvement within procurement processes
• Contribute to projects and working groups
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade

Requirements

• Experience in procurement, finance, or a related role
• Experience working in a regulated or public sector environment
• Understanding of procurement processes, compliance, and governance
• Experience in expenditure analysis and reporting
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and analytical ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum Leaving Certificate or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Qualification in Procurement, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Project management experience

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