Grade 7 – Procurement Officer

Job description

Procurement Officer – Grade 7

Duration – up to the 30^th of September 2026

Salary – €59,417

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To organise and engage with working groups as representatives from the sector to identify requirements
• To develop Request for Tenders (RFT), Tender response documents (TRD) based on LGMA strategic procurement initiatives.
• To prepare budgets and ensure that procurement programmes are implemented within allocated budgets
• To develop and maintain relationships with the local government sector and external agencies in accordance with policy and to ensure the agreements to co-ordinate procurement programmes are implemented
• Preparation and presentation of reports for the Project and Programme Boards and at other meetings as required
• To achieve and maintain the productive association between the LGMA and the local government sector in the delivery of services
• Represent the LGMA at a variety of meetings
• Ensure that policies and procedures are aligned with best practice, are well documented and communicated to others
• Be highly organised and experienced in administration and managing multiple elements of procurement delivery within agreed timeframes
• Demonstrate effective people management and organisational skills so that all involved in the team have a clear understanding of their role and their deliverables
• Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge and expertise in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of Public Procurement legislation
• Have knowledge and experience of developing and publishing single party frameworks
• Have knowledge and experience of using OGP frameworks
• Have knowledge and experience of using eTenders
• Have experience of developing, publishing and managing Dynamic Purchase Schemes (DPS)
• Capacity to effectively plan, manage, and coordinate resources and prioritise effectively including the ability to work to agreed timescales.
• Ability to manage a range of different projects and work activities concurrently, utilising computer technology effectively and assigning work to others as appropriate to meet strict deadlines.
• Experience working independently as well as work with a wider (multidisciplinary / multi-agency) team in a complex and changing environment.
• Experience working in an ICT technical role
• Excellent organisational, presentation, data gathering and written skills.