Procurement Officer - Public Sector

Purchasing Officer - Public sector

Role: you will support administrative activities in Purchasing division, manage quotation/tendering processes, ensure policy compliance.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Purchasing Operations:

  • Main contact for PO system, resolving issues with provider.

  • Assist Requisitioners & Managers with Purchase Requisitions.

  • Train new users on PO system.

  • Engage with teams on POs, goods receipts, & invoice queries.

  • Work with Accounts Payable to match invoices to POs.

  • Ensure compliance with Purchasing Policy.

  • Manage new supplier onboarding & maintenance.

  • Administer tax clearance process.

• Quotation & Tendering:

  • Assist Requisitioners with quotations.

  • Manage mini competitions for Framework Agreements.

  • Handle quotation process for under €50K.

  • Provide purchasing policy guidance.

  • Support Purchasing Manager with tender-related tasks.

  • Assist in market research, tender development, evaluation, & reporting.

  • Engage with stakeholders throughout tendering process.

• Reporting & Analysis:

  • Conduct PO & expenditure analysis.

  • Compile purchasing activity statistics for Board reports.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• 3+ years' experience in public sector/semi-state purchasing role.

• Strong data analysis & IT skills (Office 365, etc.).

• Excellent customer service, attention to detail, multitasking.

• Ability to work independently & in teams.

• Strong planning, organisation, and deadline management.

• High standard of professionalism.

Desirable:

• Relevant 3rd level qualification (Purchasing, Business, Finance, etc.).

• Public procurement law training.

• Public sector experience.

• Knowledge of financial management systems (Sage, SAP, etc.).

Rewards: competitive salary, pension, hybrid working and being part of a great team.