Project Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago

Dublin, Ireland CPL Full time

Our client the Land Development Agency (LDA) is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €3.75 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn

The LDA has commenced construction on various state sourced lands and is currently working on about 20 direct delivery projects that can deliver over 8,000 homes. It is also delivering affordable housing by working with private sector on an initiative called Project Tosaigh, which will yield a further 5,000 homes on land provided by housebuilders.

Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.

The LDA is underpinned by a positive, collegiate, can do culture based on our core values of Integrity, Results, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovation. Our team is around 160 people and growing rapidly.

The Role:

The role offers the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of transformative residential and regeneration projects across the country. Getting hands on experience on the procurement of large-scale development projects and framework agreements will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to progress an exciting career. The LDA are committed to encouraging and supporting career developments through strong mentorship and CPD.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and adaptability required to play an important role in delivering landmark projects.

Role Purpose:

The Land Development Agency (“LDA”) seeks a Project Procurement Specialist (Capital Projects) to assist in delivery of a best practice procurement function within the Property function.

The successful candidate will work with the Senior Project Procurement Specialist and Development Managers to support all aspects of procurement across the Property function including the application of the procurement policy and procedures, managing a variety of competitive processes both above and below OJEU threshold and mini-competition tenders from established framework agreements.

The Project Procurement Specialist (Capital Projects) will also be required to support the development and implementation of the procurement strategies, identification of procurement needs, development of procurement plans and the review of supplier performance.

Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Project Manager (Capital Projects) include but are not limited to the following:

- Assist the Senior Procurement Project Manager (Capital Projects) for large scale complex tender processes and framework agreements.
- Assist throughout the end-to-end individual tender processes for a variety of tender process (both above and below OJEU threshold) and mini-competitions from established framework agreements – these duties would include;

- preparing draft tender documentation using LDA templates

- draft selection and/or award criteria

- support development of specifications

- publication of notices at national and EU level on eTenders

- management of clarifications via eTenders

- preparation of evaluation matrix

- arranging of tender evaluation panels including selection of appropriate personnel, ensuring the evaluation panel is briefed on the relevant selection and award criteria

- contributing / assisting tender evaluation processes

- assistance with drafting and issuing notification letters

- publication of award notices if applicable

- ensuring transitional processes are in place in relation to services being transferred from an incumbent supplier to a new supplier.

- Maintain procurement files to support C&AG review, internal and external audit
- Maintain with management of a procurement register to ensure all data is relevant and up to date
- Ad hoc procurement administration duties as required.

Required experience and Attributes

- The successful candidate should be confident and commercially minded with at least 5 years previous experience gained in commercial role and have:
- Experience in the procurement of capital works contracts. (Under the public procurement regime would be an advantage).
- Previous procurement experience, ideally in an organisation of profile and complexity to the LDA would be advantageous but not essential.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplined team and can demonstrate the ability to be detail orientated and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Good knowledge of procurement functions and activity with a working knowledge of eTenders and OJEU platform would be an advantage.
- Previous experience of applying compliance standards in a procurement function (or equivalent) while assisting in the execution and documentation of tender processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Initiative and decision-making skills to prioritise tasks and drive results.

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

- Organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail
- Previous procurement experience in a public body/semi-state agency
- Be a proactive team player and a supportive and engaged colleague across the agency.
- A recognised qualification in procurement would be advantageous but is not a requirement (e.g. CIPS or an equivalent)
- Demonstrable willingness to take on new responsibilities and the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
- Be able to identify and meet targets through optimising procurement arrangements.
- Technical knowledge – an understanding of technical language would be an advantage.
- Commitment to developing new skills and embracing new challenges.

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation.

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