Procurement Manager

Overview

Lead end-to-end procurement for major construction projects in Ireland

Key Responsibilities

• tender management
• supplier evaluation
• contract negotiation
• risk management
• regulatory compliance
• procurement strategy

Tasks

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our Dublin office. This is a client-facing role where you will lead end-to-end procurement activities for some of Ireland’s most impactful construction and infrastructure projects. You’ll contribute to major programmes, manage complex procurement frameworks, and play a key role in shaping best practices across the business. Working closely with stakeholders across public and private sectors, you will deliver strategic procurement planning, tender management, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation—ensuring all procurement activities are fully compliant, efficient, and drive long-term value. -Ensure full compliance with EU procurement regulations and local governance procedures. -Oversee supplier pre-qualification, evaluation criteria development, and recommendation reports. -Represent Cumming Group at industry events, with a focus on client development and market presence. -Support clients in contract negotiations and post-award contract management. -Manage the full tendering lifecycle—from drafting documentation to managing scoring and feedback. -Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members and procurement professionals. -Identify and manage risks within the procurement process and deliver mitigation strategies. -Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure procurement outcomes align with project delivery. -Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with project and client goals. -Attend client and stakeholder meetings, providing expert commercial input and advice.

Requirements

• mcips
• nec contracts
• jct contracts
• 5+ years
• supplier assessment
• degree qualified

What You Bring

We are committed to creating a culture where every voice is valued and diversity is celebrated. Our inclusive environment ensures everyone has equal access to opportunities. A copy of our EDI policy is available upon request. -Strong understanding of supplier capability assessment, value management, and risk control. -Frequent team-building and social events. -Demonstrated ability to lead procurement on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects. -Education: Degree qualified in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline. -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. -Professional Accreditation: MCIPS, MRICS, MAPM or equivalent (or working towards). -In-depth knowledge of EU procurement law and frameworks, along with experience using NEC and JCT contracts. -Confident working independently and under pressure in a client-facing environment. -Experience: 5+ years of experience managing procurement in complex environments, ideally within high-value infrastructure, public sector, or transportation projects.

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Benefits

-Car Allowance (role dependent) -A supportive environment with tailored training and development. -Pension Scheme -Bespoke Training & Development Plans -22 Days Annual Leave -Health & Wellbeing Initiatives (Cycle to Work Scheme, Gym Discounts, EAPs) -Access to high-profile projects across infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and more. -Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover -Private Health Insurance -A flexible hybrid working model with autonomy and trust. -Annual Professional Membership Fees -Opportunities to grow your career across a global consultancy.

About Cumming Group Uk & Europe

-Born from US roots in 1996, it expanded through strategic M&A to firmly establish a UK & Europe presence by merging several top regional firms. -Operating under unified branding since 2021, its London headquarters now coordinate a network of offices across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. -Delivers major projects like London Luton Airport expansion and international developments including Hilton hotels in Munich. -Blends deep sector expertise—from hospitality and industrial logistics to infrastructure, residential and mixed‑use schemes. -Provides fully integrated consultancy: project & cost management, building surveying, scheduling, dispute resolution and energy advisory. -Unusual strength lies in cross-border mergers—absorbing regional specialists like ChandlerKBS and Scollard Doyle to bolster infrastructure and quantity‑surveying capability.

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