Tendering and Procurement Coordinator

Organisation Description:

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

The Tendering and Procurement Coordinator will work within the Corporate Services Department from the Marine Institute Headquarters in Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway, providing critical support to the Marine Institute Service Groups in the areas of Procurement and Tender Management.

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

•    A relevant third level qualification or educational record E.g. Business Degree or Accountancy Qualification with a procurement, financial or governance component.
•    A minimum of two years relevant experience working in Procurement, Purchasing, Finance, or Governance (preferably within a public sector procurement office).
•    Demonstrated relevant experience in managing staff within a similar team. 
•    The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both verbally and in writing. 
•    Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with and ensuring compliance with public procurement guidelines and relevant Code of Practice Requirements 
•    Industrious, decisive, have a proven ability to use his/her own initiative while at the same time working well as a team player. 
•    High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
•    Confident and assured in explaining requirements to others and ensuring compliance with Institute policies and procedures. 
•    Ability to or demonstrated experience liaising with auditors.
•    Relevant experience in the use of standard MS Office software packages to include the use of Excel and Word to a high standard of expertise.
•    Demonstrated planning, organisational and time management skills to ensure the delivery of projects and day to day tasks within tight deadlines. 
•    The ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.

How to Apply:

A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway. All correspondence for this post should quote reference CS/PROC-HEO/DEC24

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on the 13^th of January 2025. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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