Procurement Executive

The Central Bank of Ireland serves the public interest by safeguarding monetary and financial stability and by working to ensure that the financial system operates in the best interests of consumers and the wider economy

.We currently have a vacancy for a

Procurement Executive

on a

contract of indefinite duration

in the

PROC Division

.This role is aligned with the

Bank Executive grade

and the

BE salary scale

, between

€

39,871

 and

€

70,744

applies. Please click here for further information on our salary scales.The purpose of the role is to execute procurement procedures for low to medium value/complexity/risk procurements, taking accountability for procurement outcomes. The role holder supports the Procurement Business Partner(s) to ensure that the Bank achieves best value for money, compliant, timely procurement outcomes and delivers a high quality customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the effective and timely end-to-end (market research to contract notice) execution of low to medium complexity tenders (including spot buys) and supporting large scale/complex/high risk procurements.
• Accountable for drafting procurement documentation and for procurement outcomes, including delivering best value for money and cost optimisation throughout the procurement process for assigned tenders.
• Accountable for making decisions with respect to procurement strategy and approach at all stages in the procurement process ensuring input and support from relevant stakeholders as required for assigned tenders.
• Ensure procurement activity is delivered in compliance with the Central Bank’s Corporate Procurement Policy and organisational risk management governance with support from the relevant Senior Business Partner, Divisional Leadership, Procurement Advisory and LEG as necessary.
• Deliver a high quality customer experience to the business. Ensure mutual understanding on current and pipeline procurement needs. Provide procurement direction and support.
• Support the directorate and divisional verticals (Third Party Office, Procurement Operations and Procurement Compliance) in delivering their objectives by providing timely, accurate, sourcing data and procurement advice as appropriate.
• Manage communications with the Eurosystem Procurement Coordination Office (EPCO) and act as Central Bank of Ireland point of contact/internal coordinator for all day-to-day EPCO queries and communications.]

Requirements:

• Diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g. Business, Sourcing, Law) (minimum), Professional certification in Public
• Procurement Law (essential), CIPS/IIPMM/CPM (minimum) or equivalent professional experience.
• Mandatory Practicing Certification/ Professional Membership (e.g. Banking qualification QFA, LCOI etc.)
• Good sourcing experience in the public sector.
• eTenders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications (including PowerPoint, Excel & Word)
• Lean Six Sigma experience for IT role

We know it's our people who make the Central Bank special and we are focused on creating a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as an organisation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates with disabilities. If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please email our Disability Inclusion Partner, Rebecca Daly at Rebecca.daly@centralbank.ie or 01 224 6711. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed.We have recently implemented a hybrid working model to balance the flexibility working from home provides with the value our office environments bring to support collaboration and connection with colleagues. Our approach to hybrid working enables colleagues to work from home up to 50% of working days, building on an existing broad range of flexible working policies and practices already in place to support our people achieve the right balance. Our policies also provide insight into our organisational culture, work environment and working arrangements. Here are some of the key policies (subject to ongoing review and amendment) which may be of interest as you consider a career with us.

The Central Bank pension scheme mirrors the rules of the civil service pension scheme. Therefore if you are in receipt of civil/public service pension, abatement may apply to your current pension. Details of the appropriate pension scheme will be provided upon determination of the appointee’s status.

Application Details:

Closing Date: 03/08/2026

To apply, please complete the application form attached (via the “apply” link).

Before starting your application you will be asked to create a profile with us, this will allow you to track and review your application throughout the process. Click "register" to create a profile and complete the application process.

Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an automatic email from us acknowledging receipt. If you do not receive this auto-acknowledgement, please contact

recruitment@centralbank.ie

 Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais i nGaeilgeThe Central Bank of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.