Download Enterprise Ireland Procurement Executive EI.127.25E Candidate Booklet here.pdf
Download Enterprise Ireland Procurement Executive EI.127.25E Supporting Document here.docx
The Role:
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting Enterprise Ireland in the management of its procurement activities. The person appointed will be a key member of the Procurement team, providing professional advice and support in the development and management of Enterprise Ireland’s tenders and take responsibility for a range of Oracle Purchasing categories within the department. He/she will facilitate varied procurement needs, manage competing priorities and promote procurement best practice within the organisation.
Key Deliverables include:
- Manage the full tender process for projects assigned, ensuring that they are conducted in line with Enterprise Ireland’s procurement policies and in compliance with existing legislation and EU Directives.
- Advise internal contract owners on potential procurement options and the selection of the most appropriate procurement route.
- Support tender preparation by clarifying scoping options, identifying alternatives and making suggestions to ensure objectives are met.
- Provide advice and support for all procurement processes from advertisement, development of documentation, evaluation, contract award, communication of decisions to tenderers and contract management processes.
- Support the procurement manager on strategic and complex projects.
- Fully utilise and operate e-procurement tools available through www.e-tenders.gov.ie
- Work with a number of external service providers as required for the effective delivery of procurement tender processes.
- Work with the procurement manager and other procurement staff in the development of procurement strategy, policy and procedures and an awareness of procurement discipline within the organisation.
- Support the procurement manager in the development and maintenance of appropriate systems of internal control to enable the procurement department to operate efficiently and ethically.
- Develop and maintain relationships both internally with all staff and externally with key stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of the procurement department.
- Attend meetings on behalf of the procurement manager, when required, and represent Enterprise Ireland at external procurement events.
Full role details can be found in the Downloadable Candidate Booklet.
Functional Competencies (Key Skills and Knowledge):
- Significant demonstrable experience of working in a Procurement function role is essential
- Demonstrable experience of public sector tender management is essential.
- Knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement regulations and EU procurement directives is essential.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) and the potential to leverage policies, frameworks and tools to enhance Enterprise Ireland’s procurement processes and outcomes is essential.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with both internal stakeholders and external services providers and other stakeholders as appropriate is essential.
- Demonstrated evidence of robust IT literacy (i.e. MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel), coupled with experience of using procurement modules of large applications e.g. Oracle is essential.
- Working knowledge of the government e-tenders website.
- A methodical, well-organised approach to work, balancing the needs of managing a range of projects, multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines.
- The ability to learn quickly and work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail.
- A good understanding of the role of procurement in public sector organisations such as Enterprise Ireland and of the techniques used to deal with public sector procurement requirements would be an advantage.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- A relevant 3rd level qualification is desirable.
How to Apply:
Conscia will be managing all aspects of the recruitment process on behalf of Enterprise Ireland.
- Click the " Apply for job " button at the top or bottom of this page
- Upload both your CV and Supporting Document
- CVs submitted without the accompanying Supporting Document will not be considered
Closing date for applications is Friday 7th November 2025 at 5pm (Irish time) .
If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying, please email: enterpriseireland@consciatalent.com
Download Enterprise Ireland Procurement Executive EI.127.25E Candidate Booklet here.pdf
Download Enterprise Ireland Procurement Executive EI.127.25E Supporting Document here.docx
