Procurement Business Partner
Position: Permanent | Hybrid
Location: South Dublin
Reporting to: Procurement Manager
Salary: €47,000 - €52,000 (DOE)
About the Role
We are partnering with our client to appoint a Procurement Business Partner within its central procurement function.
This is a permanent, full-time role within a flexible hybrid model, with an expectation of 1-2 days per week on-site in South Dublin.
The function operates in a complex, high-volume environment, focused on delivering value, strengthening supplier governance, and ensuring compliance with procurement policy and regulatory requirements.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will act as a key interface between procurement and internal stakeholders, supporting operational delivery and improvements across processes, systems, and supplier performance.
The role operates on a 35-hour working week.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations
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Support internal teams in identifying procurement requirements and sourcing goods and services in line with procurement policy and guidelines
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Assist with preparation, issuance, and evaluation of tender processes
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Support contract award and end-to-end procurement lifecycle management
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Contribute to process improvement and procurement training initiatives
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Provide administrative support including meeting minutes, spend analysis, and tender documentation
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Work with Finance and Operations to support procurement efficiency
Contract & Supplier Management
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Maintain the central contract register, ensuring accuracy and compliance
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Support contract renewal and lifecycle management
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Develop and maintain supplier relationships
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Assist with supplier performance monitoring, reviews, and issue resolution
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Support supplier risk assessments and spend reporting
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Promote transparent, compliant, value-driven procurement practices
Internal Stakeholder Support
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Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and support delivery
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Assist in preparing Requests for Tender across goods, services, and works
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Provide procurement guidance to internal teams
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Support procurement planning, negotiation, and contract placement
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Promote awareness of procurement policies and compliance requirements
Compliance & Reporting
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Ensure procurement activity complies with internal policies and applicable regulations
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Produce reports on contracts, procurement activity, spend, and performance
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Support contract governance and risk management
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Monitor supplier compliance and contractual obligations
Candidate Profile
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
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Experience managing contracts across goods, services, or works in a complex organisation
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Strong commercial acumen with negotiation and supplier management skills
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Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, trend identification, and large dataset management
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Experience with procurement and/or financial systems
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Strong understanding of procurement principles and sourcing methodologies
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Level 8 qualification or equivalent professional experience
Benefits
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24 days annual leave
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Competitive employer pension scheme
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Structured learning and development opportunities
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Flexible hybrid working supporting work-life balance
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Collaborative and supportive team culture
