Job Description
Job Title:
Procurement Analyst Starting Salary:
*€41,803 (Salary scale: €41,803 - €59,572) *Please see below for further information.
Location:
The Exchange, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Hybrid working: Up to 3 days per week
Closing Date: 12.00 pm, Monday, 7th October 2024 Tenure: Appointment will be on a permanent basis subject to successful passing of the probationary period.
The Commission for Regulation Of Utilities (CRU) Our client the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator.
The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers.
Find out more about the CRU at: ABOUT THE JOB The Operations and Organisational Development division is responsible for supporting and empowering the CRU teams to achieve outcomes in our Strategic Plan specifically in the areas of process improvement, finance and governance, human resources, information technology, and communications.
As Procurement Analyst you will be part of the Finance and Governance Team and will be challenged to develop your technical knowledge while assisting the CRU to achieve its strategic objectives.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides procurement support in relation to best practice public procurement procedures and assists with the tendering and procurement process generally, as follows: Create, edit, publish and manage tender notices on the national portal (and OGP self-serve portal) ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations.
Lead for the issue and co-ordination of Request for Quotations to tender lists and Quick Quotes and oversee the process.
Provide access to standard templates, purchasing procedures, checklists and guidelines, legal terms and conditions, and other such documentation required for the tendering process.
Complete Stage One Assessments, as prescribed in Tender Documents, for the Open Procedure.
Responsibility for obtaining and recording No Conflict Declarations.
Complete commercial evaluation of tenders in accordance with pre-established criteria using appropriate methodologies.
Schedule Evaluation Committee Meetings, where relevant, and form part of committee as Note Taker.
Co-ordinate tender clarifications, as required.
Prepare, obtain approval and issue official purchase orders / Letters of Intent / formal contracts, as appropriate.
Maintain e-Tax Clearance database.
Prepare and publish Quarterly Payment Returns on the CRU website.
Setting up and maintenance of Procurement Files.
Fully utilise and operate e-procurement tools available through Review new website capabilities and make recommendations for changes to use of website.
Manage the supplier database, including adding new suppliers, merging / deactivating duplicate supplier accounts, updating supplier bank details (subject to verification), amending the supplier name to reflect the correct legal / trading name.
Provide cover for procurement support for team members, as required.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the CRU procurement policies, templates, guidelines and procedures that comply with national and EU public procurement guidelines and directives.
To assist the Senior Manager in the discharge of their duty and to undertake special assignments and/or duties as may be agreed with the Senior Manager.
Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to fulfil the business objectives of the CRU and as appropriate to the grade.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Essential Requirements Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following: An appropriate NFQ Level 8 or higher qualification, preferably in finance, business economics, supply chain management or other closely related discipline.
Desirable Requirements Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, computerized systems; Demonstrate strong commercial awareness with strong business focus; Strong attention to detail and accuracy; Be an effective communicator, with the ability to consult at all levels of the organisation.
THE PACKAGE *Starting salary of €41,803 Salary scale: €41,803 - €59,572 *Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.
Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.
APPLICATION PROCESS To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application form for this opportunity before the closing date for applications (Monday, 7th October 2024 , 12 pm - to be received not later than 12 pm) As part of the application form candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letter and C.
which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role.
The application from can be found here - Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) ( Candidates must be eligible to work full time in Ireland at time of application.
Any candidate requiring any accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us at so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Skills:
business economics supply chain management procurement