Procurement Officer at Beaumont Hospital

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

58078.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Public Procurement, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Communication, Attention to Detail, IT Literacy, Finance, Tender Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Evaluation, Compliance, Microsoft Office, Integra Software, Regulatory Knowledge, Administrative Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Post Title: Procurement Officer Post Status: Permanent Contract Department Procurement Department Location: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 Reports to: Head of Procurement / Deputy Head of Procurement Salary: Appointment will be made on Grade V Officer salary (€51,718- €58,078 LSI €59,969, LSI 2 €61866) at a point in line with Government pay policy Hours of work: Full-Time, 35 hours per week Closing Date: 12 Noon on 17/12/2025 Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received. INTRODUCTION The Procurement Function of Beaumont Hospital is responsible for ensuring the Hospital’s compliance with national and European purchasing regulations. The Procurement Function awards contracts for a range of medical and non-medical supply and service requirements and for high-value capital projects. Through the deployment of strategic purchasing solutions, the Procurement Function safeguards the attainment of value-for-money regarding the discharge of public funds and effectively manages contractual risk on behalf of end-users throughout the Hospital. The role in question necessitates a demonstrable understanding of all aspects of public procurement as a regulated activity. The successful candidate will assist with the preparation of Invitation to Tender documentation, to include liaising with internal stakeholders. Responsibilities Providing administrative support for the Head of Procurement regarding all aspects of the management of the Procurement Function. Providing administrative support to the Procurement Function as a whole by maintaining accurate competition files in connection with all tendering procedures. Communicating with internal and external stakeholders (including successful suppliers and service providers) in a professional and courteous manner. Analysing data and producing reports at the request of the Head of Procurement regarding levels of compliance throughout the Hospital. Assiting with the preparation, review and amendment of contracts, service level agreements and terms and conditions on behalf of Beaumont Hospital. Assisting with the preparation of Invitation to Tender documentation, to include liaising with internal stakeholders in order to develop detailed Specification of Requirement documentation. Operating the government’s procurement opportunities portal (gov.ie) in order to advertise competitions and to publish award notices, as required. Drafting evaluation matrices for use by internal stakeholders when assessing tender submissions. Assisting with the evaluation of tender submissions, to include attending crossfunctional evaluation meetings. Drafting notification letters for review by the Head of Procurement. Retaining accurate minutes and notes of all evaluation meetings. Ensuring a high level of communication within the Procurement and Supplies Functions. Developing and maintaining an expertise in respect of public procurement jurisprudence, regulatory amendments and industry developments. Supporting the Head of Procurement in respect of the ongoing modernisation of the Hospital’s Supplies Function, to include monitoring instances of non-catalogue purchasing and ensuring that best practice is safeguarded at all points of the procureto-pay cycle. Ensuring that sufficient safeguards and controls are in place to drive compliance and prevent ad-hoc, unauthorised purchases (e.g., New Product Request Form, etc.). Responding to ad-hoc queries from internal stakeholders regarding various procurement requirements. Supporting the Head of Procurement and the Procurement Function in responding accurately to all requests from information arising from the C&AG and/or the Public Accounts Committee. All other duties as may reasonably be directed by the Head of Procurement. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will possess a demonstrable ability to work independently to a high standard. The successful candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate will possess strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will possess demonstrable experience of having worked in an environment requiring a day-to-day knowledge of various legislative provisions, complex policies or detailed standard operating procedures. The successful candidate will possess demonstrable experience of having drafted complex documents in a professional environment. The successful candidate will be fully IT-literate and will be comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word. The successful candidate will possess professional experience of having worked in a finance-related field. The successful candidate will have professional experience of the Integra software system. The successful candidate will possess a professional qualification in the fields of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, finance, business or commerce. Qualifications Qualifications Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory: Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutoryhealth agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section38 of the Health Act 2004. Or (ii) Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjectsin the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, includingMathematics and English or Irish1. Candidates should have obtained at least Grade Con higher level papers in three subjects in that examination. Or (iii) Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalentexamination in another jurisdiction Or (iv) Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on theNational Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland,(QQI). Note1 Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher level papers. A pass in afoundation level paper is not acceptable.Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Establishedprogramme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme.The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria. And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. AgeAge restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. HealthCandidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable ofundertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. CharacterCandidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Supplementary information: The Hospital www.beaumont.ie Management Unit: www.beaumont.ie/hr Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (Please note NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted via the Informal Email) Name: Edele Lambert Title: Deputy Head of Procurement Email address: edelelambert@beaumont.ie

Responsibilities

The Procurement Officer will provide administrative support for the management of the Procurement Function and assist in preparing Invitation to Tender documentation. The role involves communicating with stakeholders, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.