Administrator

Desired Skills: Administration,Microsoft Office,Procurement,Tenders

***This role requires an urgent start so candidates should only apply if they are immediately available or have a short notice period***

Job Purpose

Provide administrative support to the Procurement Team in the implementation of compliant, best practice procurement processes and service across the organisation

Key Responsibilities

Procurement operations

• Support the procurement team in developing appropriate tender documentation in line with procurement policy

• Assist in the publishing tenders in line with public procurement thresholds via e-Tenders.gov.ie.

• Provide administrative support in tender evaluations

• Provide support in the management of contract set-up, compliance and expenditure

• Provide support to the business units in the progression of their yearly procurement plans

• Provide support to the Procurement team in the management of the contract management system.

Carry out all other duties as required and participate as a full member of the Procurement Team by supporting different work projects, as required, from time to time.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• The successful candidate will have the following essential skills and criteria:
• Ability to work as part of a team and motivate others
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to communicate articulately and effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Some knowledge and understanding of the procurement legislation and procedures
• Self-starter with the ability to use initiative and to prioritise with excellent time management skills.

In order to be eligible to apply for this role you must have / demonstrate in your application form the following

• High proficiency in MS Office, particularly Microsoft Excel

Qualifications/Mandatory Training

• A professional qualification (minimum Level 6 under the QQI Framework) in a related discipline is essential.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge in National and EU Procurement Regulations
• Experience within public sector procurement

Key Competencies

• Teamwork

• Communicating effectively
• Managing relationships
• Planning and managing work

Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to howie.leahy@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any Visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct Visa to live and work in Ireland***