Procurement Officer

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers.

Our vision is an Ireland where people on the journey of dementia are valued and supported. 

A national non-profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centred, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core.

The ASI is currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer. This is a permanent contract working full time (35 hours per week). 

The Procurement Officer is expected to perform a full range of ongoing administrative, procurement, and office support functions to facilitate the efficient and effective operation for Procurement Services. They will lead and develop the procurement function within The Alzheimer Society of Ireland towards delivering a cost effective and proactive procurement service. 

The role will provide expert and specialist knowledge in all aspects of procurement and will have a comprehensive understanding of Irish and EU public procurement rules, guidelines, and regulations. The Procurement Officer will oversee and contribute to the achievement of The ASI's business plan objectives and procurement activities, ensuring that quality and value for money standards are maintained. They will oversee and ensure regulatory measures are met while focusing on providing strategic leadership for Procurement to yield efficiencies and savings for sustainable sourcing and to further develop and embed a best practice framework within The ASI. 

The role will ensure a full and professional service to internal customers is provided with strategic oversight to meet business needs and future proof requirements ensuring a high standard in the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Procurement Officer will be able to work individually as well as part of the team. 

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Proven working experience managing Procurement 

• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as dexterity in understanding the market

• Talent in negotiations, networking and supplier management

• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software

• Full clean driver's license

A detailed job description for this role is available on https://alzheimer.ie/careers/

To apply for this position, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and cover letter detailing why you believe you would be suited to this role to recruit@alzheimer.ie 

Closing date for applications is 28 February 2023.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.