Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of disability support services to both Children and adults in various locations across Ireland including Dublin, Meath, North Tipperary, Offaly, and Limerick. Our core purpose as an organisation is to develop quality and responsive support services that enable individuals to become active citizens in an inclusive society. Avista provides these services primarily through contractual engagement with the HSE, and other public funding bodies related to our work. In carrying out the work of Avista, the team in Avista sets out to operate within and meet all external regulations, legislation codes and contractual commitments that relate to the operations of the organisation. Procurement is a key component of our work. We are now in an exciting position to recruit for an established and evolving role of Procurement Manager in Avista.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Procurement Manager Role – Grade VIII

NATIONAL POST BASED IN DUBLIN WITH REGIONAL REMIT- CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, NAVAN ROAD, DUBLIN 7.
PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (35Hours Per Week)

Salary: €79, 056 -€95, 351* (LSI)

• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

REQ: 26926

To develop and manage the Service’s Procurement section with the focus on providing an excellent service to Avista Support Services and its stakeholders ensuring that procurement activities are conducted in line with legislation and regulations governing public procurement and in support of business objectives while securing value for money. The post holder will be responsible for establishing and developing the procurement function within the Service and ensure it is adhered to.

Essential:

• A relevant level 8 third level qualification (business, procurement and/ or operational management)

• A relevant Procurement Qualification such as Diploma or Certificate in Public Procurement or equivalent.

• Full Clean Driving License.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in both public and private sector operating in a commercial, purchasing and/or procurement capacity.

• A minimum of five years senior management experience in a health and social care/ healthcare operations role within a voluntary organisation.

• Public Procurement & Official Journal of the European Community (OJEU) tendering experience.

• CIPS or a specific PP qualification would be advantageous.

• A record of extensive administrative experience.

• Expertise in Data Analytics/Informatics.

• Excellent knowledge of Data Protection and forthcoming GDPR Legislation.

• Experience of working within a complex organisation with multi-disciplinary staff.

• Demonstration of experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders as relevant to the role.

Why work with us?
 Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
 Supportive and innovative working environment.
 Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
 Generous annual leave entitlement.
 Free onsite car parking.
 Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
 Bike to work Scheme.
 Tax Saver Travel Scheme.

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Sarah Jane Dillon, Director of Governance, Strategy and Planning,
Tel (087) 171 0710 or email; sarahjane.dillon@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 31st October 2024.

“A panel may be created from which future Procurement Manager posts may be filled.”

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.