Procurement Lead

Football Association of Ireland

Procurement Lead responsible for best practice procurement at the Football Association of Ireland. Leading tender processes and providing commercial advice across departments with governance compliance.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement management, including developing policies, managing tender processes, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Proficient in commercial negotiations, supplier engagement, and delivering procurement training to enhance organizational practices.

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Procurement ManagementTender Process ManagementCommercial NegotiationProcurement GovernanceSupplier Engagement

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Hard Skills

Procurement Policy DevelopmentTender Documentation PreparationEvaluation FrameworksProcurement ReportingContract ManagementSourcing StrategiesSupplier Performance ReviewsAudit ComplianceMarket AnalysisValue-for-Money Solutions

Soft Skills

Effective Relationship BuildingExcellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsTraining Delivery

Tools & Technologies

Procurement SystemsContract Documentation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPS Qualification

Industry Keywords

Public SectorNot-for-ProfitRegulated OrganisationProcurement Best PracticeGovernance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and develop the FAI Procurement Policy, procedures, templates and supporting documentation
Ensure procurement activity complies with internal controls, governance standards and audit requirements
Promote transparent, fair and ethical procurement practices
Monitor compliance through reviews, reporting and spot checks
Provide procurement updates and reporting to the Finance Director, Procurement Committee and senior leadership
Lead competitive tender processes for goods, services and works in line with procurement thresholds
Develop sourcing strategies for significant or high-risk procurements
Prepare tender documentation, evaluation frameworks, procurement reports and award recommendations
Coordinate supplier communications, evaluations and cross-functional tender teams
Maintain complete procurement records and audit trails
Act as the primary procurement advisor to FAI departments
Support annual procurement planning and sourcing strategies
Provide commercial guidance on supplier selection, market opportunities and value-for-money solutions
Support departments in meeting operational requirements while maintaining procurement standards
Manage supplier engagement while ensuring fairness, transparency and commercial value
Support supplier onboarding by coordinating procurement, due diligence and contract documentation requirements
Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and strategic sourcing
Support commercial negotiations and supplier performance reviews
Facilitate supplier performance reviews with business owners, monitoring agreed SLAs and KPIs where appropriate
Work with business units to support effective contract management
Work closely with Legal and Finance teams to ensure appropriate review and approval processes are followed
Ensure procurement activity aligns with approved budgets, Delegation of Authority and the FAI PO policy
Ensure procurement documentation supports contract execution and audit requirements
Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, efficiency and value delivery
Develop procurement guidance, templates and tools for FAI staff
Provide procurement awareness and guidance across the organisation
Deliver procurement training and awareness sessions to staff, budget holders and key stakeholders to promote compliance with procurement policies and best practice
Maintain knowledge of procurement best practice and regulatory developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in procurement, sourcing or commercial management
Experience managing competitive tender processes from initiation through to contract award
Strong understanding of procurement governance, policies and best practice
Experience preparing tender documentation, evaluation processes and procurement reports
Experience working within approval frameworks and audit environments
Strong commercial negotiation and analytical skills
Ability to build effective relationships across multiple functions
Excellent communication, organisation and reporting skills
Procurement qualification (CIPS or equivalent) (Desirable)
Experience within a sporting, public sector, not-for-profit or regulated organisation (Desirable)
Experience with contract management and procurement systems (Desirable)
Experience supporting internal or external audits (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Two premium level tickets to each home international game
Sick pay scheme and family friendly leave
Opportunities to work at international matches
Company pension
Life assurance
Bike to work scheme
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programs
Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours working arrangements
Discounted access to the National Aquatic Centre and gym complex