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Procurement Officer
(ICT Buyer, Purchasing Officer, ICT Procurement Officer, Sourcing Specialist)
Business & Finance
Salary
€32,000 - €70,000/yr
Level
Professional
Outlook
Stable
Sector
Business & Finance
What does a Procurement Officer do?
As a Procurement Officer you are responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, services, or ICT products on behalf of your organisation, ensuring value for money and reliable supply. You evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and issue purchase orders while keeping track of delivery timelines and resolving any invoice or receiving discrepancies. Your day-to-day work involves liaising with internal teams such as finance, IT, and operations as well as external vendors and contractors. You prepare procurement reports, monitor supplier performance, and ensure that purchasing activities comply with organisational policies and, in the public sector, with Irish public procurement regulations.
A Day in the Life
Listen: a day as a Procurement Officer
You arrive at your desk in a mid-sized public sector organisation in Dublin at half eight and open your email. There are three new supplier quotations waiting, a query from the finance team about an overdue invoice, and an automated alert from your eTenders account — the government's official public procurement portal — flagging that a framework agreement your organisation uses for office supplies is due for renewal in sixty days. You log the renewal date in your procurement tracker spreadsheet and flag it for your manager before the morning briefing. At nine o'clock you join a short teams call with the IT and operations managers. They need a new batch of laptops sourced within six weeks. You explain that because the order value exceeds the EU procurement threshold, you cannot simply ring a supplier; you are legally required to run a competitive tendering process under the Office of Government Procurement guidelines. You agree to draft the specification document by Wednesday.
Videos about Procurement Officer
Career Advice on becoming a Procurement Officer by Bethan Sherbourne (Highlights)
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Some videos were filmed in the UK. The work itself is the same, but the exams, qualifications and pay they mention are British — we include them so you get a feel for the job.
Required Education
A Leaving Certificate with strengths in Business, Economics, and Mathematics provides a solid foundation for this career. The most common route into procurement is a Level 7 or Level 8 degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field, available at institutions such as TU Dublin, ATU, SETU, UL, and UCD. Some graduates enter through a Level 8 degree in Commerce or Business Studies with a supply chain or operations specialism. Alternatively, a Level 5 or Level 6 QQI/PLC award in Business or Purchasing, followed by part-time study, can offer an entry point into the field. Professional membership and qualifications through the Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (IIPMM) are widely respected in Ireland and help advance your career significantly. No statutory registration body applies to this occupation, but IIPMM chartered membership is considered a mark of professional credibility.
Required Skills
Career Perspective
Most Procurement Officers begin in a junior or purchasing assistant role, gaining experience in order processing, supplier communication, and contract administration. With a few years of experience, you typically progress to a senior procurement officer or category manager position, taking on responsibility for larger spend categories and more complex negotiations. Further advancement can lead to roles such as Procurement Manager or Head of Procurement, overseeing a team and shaping organisational sourcing strategy. Many experienced professionals pursue IIPMM chartered status or a Level 9 Masters in Supply Chain Management to support progression into strategic or director-level roles.
AI Impact on the job
AI and automation tools are increasingly handling routine tasks such as purchase order generation, invoice matching, and supplier data analysis, freeing procurement officers to focus on strategic negotiation and relationship management. Predictive analytics platforms can now flag supply chain risks and recommend alternative suppliers, which changes the nature of day-to-day decision-making rather than eliminating roles. Procurement professionals who can interpret AI-generated insights, manage e-procurement platforms, and apply strategic judgement will remain in strong demand. Overall, AI is transforming procurement into a more data-driven and strategic function, raising the skills bar rather than reducing the need for qualified people.
Career Ladder
→ Procurement Officer (Current role)
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Employers in Ireland
Organisations in Ireland that employ people in this occupation.
Nationwide
Procures medical supplies, equipment, and services for national health system.
Dublin 2
Manages centralised procurement frameworks and contracts for public bodies.
Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Sources components, equipment, and services for major semiconductor manufacturing operations.
Dublin 4
Procures raw materials, plant equipment, and construction services globally.
Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin
Purchases infrastructure, facilities, and operational services for airport management.
Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork; Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Sources pharmaceutical raw materials, lab supplies, and contractor services.
Cork; Dublin
Procures engineering materials, plant, and professional services for utility networks.
Dublin 4; Nationwide
Manages ICT, facilities, and professional services procurement for major bank.
Dublin 2
Supports procurement strategy and supplier management for consulting operations.
Dublin 1; Nationwide
Procures rolling stock, infrastructure materials, and maintenance services nationally.
Cork; Nationwide
Sources food products, packaging, and logistics services for retail supply chain.
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