Senior Buyer

Job Title: Senior Buyer (Public Procurement)

Location: Dublin

Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid

Compensation: Competitive salary + benefit package (details disclosed at initial stages)

Type: Full-time — Permanent

We’re working with a leading semi-state body seeking an experienced procurement professional to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a broad procurement portfolio, support key business projects, and help enhance procurement standards across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end tendering process, from development through to contract award.
• Ensure procurement activity is delivered in line with public procurement requirements and internal policy.
• Review and conclude contracts and service-level agreements to meet business needs.
• Support supplier onboarding, record maintenance, and ongoing supplier management.
• Identify opportunities to maximise value, service delivery, and operational efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support governance, compliance monitoring, reporting, and procurement best practice.

Key Skills

• Public-sector or semi-state procurement experience.
• 3–5+ years’ purchasing/procurement experience.
• Business degree and/or relevant procurement qualification, such as IIPMM or CIPS.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement processes and e-tendering platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
• Strong project-management, analytical, and Microsoft Office capabilities.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants. Only those shortlisted for this position will be contacted.