Procurement Senior Associate

About the Role

• Lead end-to-end procurement delivery across complex and high-value projects and frameworks. 
• Shape and implement procurement strategies—tailored to client needs, policy environments, and commercial objectives. 
• Provide senior-level commercial advice on regulatory compliance, risk allocation, and market engagement (e.g. under PCR2015, DSPCR2011, PA2023, SSR2014). 
• Design innovative sourcing approaches including early supplier engagement, competitive dialogue, outcome-based specifications and framework structures. 
• Oversee procurement documentation, evaluation processes, moderation sessions, governance checkpoints and contract award activities. 
• Guide negotiations with suppliers and support the drafting of bespoke, NEC, JCT or hybrid contract forms. 

• Support mobilisation and transition planning for strategic contracts. 
• Lead the development of contract management plans, KPIs, commercial dashboards and reporting processes. 
• Provide strategic input to change control, performance management and dispute resolution activities. 
• Identify and manage commercial risks across portfolios—ensuring controls are embedded throughout the contract lifecycle. 
• Champion Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approaches that drive continuous improvement and value for money. 

• Act as a key client contact—building trusted relationships, offering proactive advice and leading stakeholder meetings. 
• Represent G&T in client governance forums and project boards—supporting decision-making and account strategy. 
• Take accountability for client outcomes, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery that exceeds expectations. 
• Help identify opportunities for account growth and position wider service offerings. 

• Provide visible leadership to project teams—setting delivery standards, offering guidance and resolving issues. 
• Mentor and support Procurement Consultants and Associates—helping them grow technically and professionally. 
• Review and assure the quality of outputs across bids, reports, procurement artefacts and client deliverables. 
• Support resourcing and workload planning across multiple commissions. 

• Contribute to bid strategy, win themes and technical content for high-value proposals. 
• Support development of delivery tools, templates and best practice guidance. 
• Represent the organisation in client events, industry panels and thought leadership forums. 
• Bring external insights—policy updates, market trends, regulatory changes—into our work and service design. 

About You

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline. 
• Full MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification. 
• Substantial experience delivering complex procurement and contract management across the public and/or private sector. 
• Deep understanding of procurement regulations and best practice, including public procurement frameworks. 
• Experience managing teams and providing delivery assurance across multiple projects. 
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and act as a trusted strategic partner. 
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills—comfortable operating with senior stakeholders. 
• Track record of contributing to business growth, innovation and service development. 

About Us

• Opportunity to lead procurement on high-profile infrastructure projects in Ireland 
• Competitive salary and benefits package 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 
• Collaborative and forward-thinking programme and project environments