[ref. x08425320] Morgan McKinley - Procurement Specialist

Morgan McKinley is delighted to be partnering with a leading national organisation in the arts and culture sector to recruit a Procurement Specialist.

As Procurement Specialist, you will be a key member of the Finance team, taking ownership of the procurement function across the organisation from managing tender processes to supplier engagement, contract oversight, and fixed asset management.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process in line with EU and national public procurement regulations.
• Develop and maintain organisational procurement policies, plans, and compliance frameworks.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to identify procurement needs and align with budgets.
• Manage tender processes from preparation to contract award, including evaluation panels and supplier negotiations.
• Oversee supplier onboarding, relationships, and performance monitoring.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on procurement processes and compliance.
• Manage fixed asset procurement, register, and disposal, ensuring compliance with CapEx approvals.
• Support internal and external audits on procurement matters.
• Promote ethical and sustainable procurement practices across the organisation.

Key requirements:

• 3+years' experience in a procurement role, ideally with exposure to the public or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of EU and Irish procurement legislation.
• Experience with finance and procurement systems and the eTenders platform.
• Demonstrated ability to manage full tender processes end-to-end.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.