Procurement Officer - Public Sector

Purchasing Officer - Public sector Role : you will support administrative activities in Purchasing division, manage quotation / tendering processes, ensure policy compliance. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Purchasing Operations : Main contact for PO system, resolving issues with provider. Assist Requisitioners & Managers with Purchase Requisitions. Train new users on PO system. Engage with teams on POs, goods receipts, & invoice queries. Work with Accounts Payable to match invoices to POs. Ensure compliance with Purchasing Policy. Manage new supplier onboarding & maintenance. Administer tax clearance process. Quotation & Tendering : Assist Requisitioners with quotations. Manage mini competitions for Framework Agreements. Handle the quotation process for under €50K. Provide purchasing policy guidance. Support Purchasing Manager with tender-related tasks. Assist in market research, tender development, evaluation, & reporting. Engage with stakeholders throughout tendering process. Reporting & Analysis : Conduct PO & expenditure analysis. Compile purchasing activity statistics for Board reports. Qualifications & Experience Required : 3+ years' experience in public sector / semi-state purchasing role before. Public sector procurement experience - on the government or semi state body side not replying to their tenders. Strong data analysis & IT skills (Office 365, etc.). Excellent customer service, attention to detail, multitasking. Ability to work independently & in teams. Strong planning, organisation, and deadline management. High standard of professionalism. Desirable : Relevant 3rd level qualification (Purchasing, Business, Finance, etc.). Public procurement law training. Knowledge of financial management systems (Sage, SAP, etc.). Rewards : competitive salary, pension, hybrid working and being part of a great team. Skills : negotiating buying purchasing