Senior Procurement Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join a high‑performing procurement team within a well‑established finance organisation in Dublin. The role will start immediately and offers the chance to influence strategic sourcing across key spend categories.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement activities across multiple categories.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluation and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Drive complex tendering processes (RFPs, RFQs) from initiation to contract award, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Analyse spend data to identify trends, savings opportunities and demand‑management strategies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing procurement insights and cost analysis.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for audit purposes.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of procurement experience with strong negotiation and contract‑management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and lead tender processes.
• Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is a plus.
• Knowledge of best practices in procurement, contract management and supplier relationship management.

Required skills

• Proficiency with procurement software.
• Experience using ERP systems.