Procurement Specialist New

6 hours 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 LDA seeks a Procurement Specialist to assist in delivery of a best practice procurement function within the Finance Department. Procurement supports all departments of the business including property development, finance, strategic planning, investment and operations providing specialist knowledge to ensure tenders are comprehensive and fully compliant with EU public procurement rules, guidelines and regulations.

The successful candidate will support all aspects of procurement across the Agency including the application of the procurement policy and procedures, managing a variety of under threshold procurement, framework mini-competition tenders and small-scale EU procurement processes whilst also assisting in larger construction and works related services tender processes.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist include but are not limited to the following:

- Assist throughout the end-to-end individual tender processes for below threshold tenders, small scale EU Threshold tenders and mini-competitions from frameworks – 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 matrices

- 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.

· Assist Senior Procurement Specialist for large scale complex tender processes and framework agreements.

· 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

· Assist in the development of procurement plans for business units within the LDA.

· Ad hoc procurement administration duties as required.

Required experience and Attributes

The successful candidate should be confident and commercially minded with at least 2 years previous experience gained in an equivalent procurement/buying role and have:

· Track record assisting in the procurement of goods, services and works contracts. (Under the public procurement regime would be an advantage).

· Previous procurement experience, ideally in a similar public body would be advantageous.

· 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 having a working knowledge of the eTenders 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

· Previous procurement experience in a public body/semi-state agency

· An understanding of the application of public procurement policy and legislation

· 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., certification in procurement with CIPS, IPA 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.

To Apply

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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