IFMS Procurement Specialist

IFMS Procurement Specialist

Grade VI

Fixed Term Contract - until 30th September 2026

St. Michaels House provides a comprehensive, efficient, and innovative service to people with disabilities. It is a high quality, community-based service, based on identified individualized needs, enabling service users to reach their fullest potential.

St. Michael's House (SMH) is a leading organisation in the field of disability in Ireland and has a turnover of almost €133M; a staff complement of over 1,800 employees and delivers services to over 2,300 children and adults, their families, and carers in over 170 locations across the greater Dublin area.

St. Michael’s House has a research partnership with UCD and runs QQI accredited programs of education up to and including Honours Degree Level through its Open Training College.

St. Michael’s House provides the following comprehensive suite of services:

• Children: Early Services, Pre-school, Mainstream National Schools, Special Schools, Specialized Special Schools i.e., Autism and Physical Disability, Mental Health, and Medical Services.
• Adult: Day Services, Local Centers, Vocational Centers, Training Centers, Supported Employment, Individualized Services, Services for the Older Persons, Mental Health and Medical Services.
• Respite: Formal Respite Services, Link, Community Respite, In-Home Support, Host Families, and Individualized Respite.
• Residential: Community Houses, High Dependency Nursing Houses, Alzheimer’s Centre, Independent Living, Challenging Behaviour, Individualised Residential Services.
• Ancillary Services: Leisure Centre and Recreational Program.
• Clinical Services: Psychiatry, Medical, Psychology, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, and Language Therapy, Dietician, and Infection Control.
• Through the Open Training College, the provision of a range of Accredited Programs for staff up to Honors Third Level Programs. Research Programs in Partnership with UCD.
• Corporate/Administration Services: Human Resources, Finance, IT, Training and Development, Health and Safety, Fundraising, Transport, Maintenance Technical Services and Property Development, Safeguarding and HIQA communications

Role Overview

St. Michael’s House [SMH] is implementing the HSE’s IFMS SAP S/4HANA system. To ensure a smooth transition, SMH requires a dedicated Purchasing & Procurement Specialist to support procurement readiness, embed compliant purchasing processes, and prepare staff at all levels for the new PO‑based purchasing model.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Procurement Manager to build understanding of SAP purchasing responsibilities and support the operational change required across the organisation.

Essential Qualifications:

• A Third level degree in Business, or procurement/Supply Chain or Public administration.

Desirable Qualifications:

• CIPS [Chartered institute of procurement & supply] or
• Supply chain or Purchasing certificate from accredited institution

Essential Requirements:

• Experience with ERP systems [SAP P2P].
• 3+ years’ experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain/finance operations.
• Strong communication skills, especially with non‑technical staff.
• Ability to support organisational change in a regulated environment.

Desirable Requirements:

• Understanding of public procurement regulations [including OGP]

Please refer to the job Specification booklet attached for more details.

How to Apply:

All the below must be received, via Rezoomo only before the application is deemed complete:

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
• A detailed cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of IFMS Procurement Specialist within St. Michael’s House.
• If you have informal requires, please contract by email to Petula Clarke at petula.clarke@smh.ie

Closing Date: 18th March 2026 at 5:00 pm

Selection Process:

The Selection Process may include:

• Shortlisting of candidates, based on the information contained in their application and assessment of competencies detailed in respect of the role.
• In-Person Interview: A face-to-face meeting to assess suitability for the position.
• A secondary interview to further explore qualifications or clarify any outstanding questions

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the February 2026 HSE revised consolidated Grade VI pay scale (point 1; €57,898 – point 7; €70,734 per annum based on working a 35 hour week).

• Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale.

Interview Process:

• First round Interview will be scheduled for 24th March 2026 Onsite at St. Michael's House Head Office, Ballymun Rd, Ballygall, Dublin 9, D09 DX37.

Please Note:

Candidates should make themselves available in person on the date specified by St. Michael’s House. Changes to interview dates can not be facilitated for Executive positions.

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.