Procurement & Commercial Specialist

Procurement & Commercial Specialist | €280/Day

• €280/day | Long-term contract with strong extension potential
• Hybrid working | 2 days on-site
• National fibre infrastructure programme | High-impact procurement role

Not every procurement challenge has an obvious answer. This is an opportunity to question assumptions, explore alternative sourcing routes and turn your commercial judgement into better supplier decisions.

You’ll join a major fibre infrastructure programme, supporting the delivery of critical connectivity infrastructure. Covering areas such as fibre deployment, civil works, duct access and specialist services, the role offers a varied mix of sourcing challenges, supplier markets and commercial negotiations.

Working closely with Project, Engineering and Commercial teams, you’ll shape sourcing strategies, challenge requirements and evaluate competing proposals.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make your mark on a major infrastructure programme
• Think beyond the obvious by challenging requirements and uncovering smarter commercial opportunities.
• Tackle varied procurement challenges across fibre and specialist services.
• Work alongside key decision-makers, partnering with Project, Engineering and Commercial teams.
• See your work translate into action, with your recommendations helping shape supplier selection and commercial outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Challenge stakeholder requirements and develop sourcing strategies aligned with project needs.
• Research supplier markets, benchmark pricing and identify alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Manage RFQs and RFPs from supplier engagement through bid evaluation and negotiation.
• Assess competing proposals, comparing pricing, exclusions, capabilities and contractual terms.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, challenging supplier proposals to secure stronger value.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven procurement experience, ideally within a project-driven environment.
• A strong track record of managing tenders through evaluation, negotiation and supplier award.
• Commercial confidence in assessing proposals, challenging costs and identifying value opportunities.
• Experience in infrastructure, construction, utilities or telecommunications would be a strong advantage.

For more information, contact declan.ferrao@archer.ie

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