Procurement Manager - Contract Opportunity

Location: Dublin 2

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID: 1737080

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Role: Procurement Manager

Location: Ireland / Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO

Business Area: SAT

Contract Type: Full-Time – Specified Purpose Contract

The Team and the opportunity

The client of EY has a requirement for a Procurement Professional over a duration of 12 months to take the lead on specific strategic procurement projects

Your key responsibilities

Advising on supply market analysis and conducting market consultations;

Management of procurement process of tender competitions including receipt and response of tender clarifications and ensuring clarifications and amendments are relayed to tenderers in a timely manner to ensure transparency in the tender process;

Acting as the procurement advisor on relevant project steering committees;

Liaising with both in-house and external legal advisors on the drafting of tender and contractual documentation;

Issuing of coordinating instructions to project SME’s and evaluators;

Providing in-house briefing sessions to evaluators prior to evaluation meetings;

Coordinating and chairing dialogue meetings with tenderers;

Coordinating and chairing evaluation meetings with evaluators;

Managing the contract execution process with successful tenderers;

To qualify for the role, you must have

Liaising with staff in relation to requirement for goods and services for drafting of applicable procurement documents;

Support the inclusion of sustainable and green practices;

Publishing tender advertisements on both eTenders website and European Journal;

What we look for

Good analytical ability, with a logical approach to problem solving and sound judgement;

Capacity to proactively and constructively contribute to team tasks;

Strong organisational and administrative skills;

Strong MS Office and MS Excel skills;

Ability to communicate and interact effectively with stakeholders; and

A ‘can-do’ approach with the ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet procurement deadlines.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around

Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

Pension

Discounted health insurance

Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family

The purchase of additional annual leave

Hybrid Working

Free Gym membership

Travel Pass

Maternity & Paternity leave

Bike to work Scheme

Recognition Awards

Cash incentives for referrals

Work Mobile

TECH MBA paid by EY

Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.

Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

EY | Building a better working world

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Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.