Procurement Specialist – Dublin 2 – Government Body (Hybrid) | 24-Month Contract

Location: Dublin 2 (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Salary: €52,026

A reputable government body based in Dublin 2 is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join its Corporate Governance, Legal Services & Secretariat Division on a 24-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with public sector experience to play a key role in supporting compliant procurement processes across the organisation.

Why This Role?

Opportunity to work within a respected government body
Exposure to strategic procurement activity across the organisation
Collaborative environment within a compliance and governance team

Key Responsibilities

Support managers across the organisation with the end-to-end procurement process, from specification through to contract award.
Manage the eTenders process, including creating, publishing, and administering tenders and notices.
Provide guidance on procurement routes, including the use of OGP frameworks and best-practice procurement strategies.
Advise on procurement documentation, including templates, evaluation criteria, and procurement timelines.
Support and oversee tender evaluation processes, including collating scoring and preparing standstill and notification letters.
Maintain accurate procurement records, including contract registers and tender documentation.
Assist with reviewing and updating procurement templates and guidance materials.
Provide procurement advice and support to staff across the organisation.
Work closely with the Procurement Specialist to ensure procurement compliance and governance standards are maintained.

Essential Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in public sector procurement.
Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and guidelines.
Direct experience using the eTenders.gov.ie platform.
Experience managing full end-to-end procurement processes.
Currently pursuing or holding a Professional Diploma in Public Procurement (IPA) or similar qualification.
Third-level qualification (Level 8 or equivalent).
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Desirable

Experience working within a public sector or government body.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Experience supporting procurement evaluation panels.
Full driving licence.

Send your CV to Philly Lambe at Lex Consultancy.

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