MetroLink General Procurement Manager Logistics
MetroLink General Procurement Manager Logistics
Closing date: 12 (Noon) 09th June 2025
Contact: TII Human Resources Department TII, Parkgate Business Centre, Parkgate Street,
Dublin 8, D08 DK10
Telephone Number: (353) 1 646 3600
Email: Metrolinkjobs@tii.ie URL: www.tii.ie
General Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) was set up to deliver and operate safe and efficient light rail and national road networks. TII’s mission is to deliver transport infrastructure and services that contribute to the quality of life of the people of Ireland and support the country’s economic growth. TII’s ability to deliver and operate light rail and roads networks efficiently is recognised, as evidenced by the portfolio of National Development Plan (NDP) 2021–2030 investments entrusted to TII and its partners to deliver.
Under the NDP there are three areas under the remit of TII which identify key priorities:
- Investment in public transport infrastructure to be delivered on behalf of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in line with the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042. This Strategy commits to the undertaking of appraisal, planning and design of Luas network expansion to Bray, Finglas, Lucan and Poolbeg. Importantly, the Plan also sets out a firm commitment to deliver a metro rail system known as MetroLink that will run from Swords to Charlemont, connecting Dublin Airport with the city centre and providing interchanges with other public transport services including Iarnród Eireann at Glasnevin, the DART at Tara Street and Luas at O’Connell Street and Charlemont. TII also delivers light railway infrastructure being planned in other cities. Currently TII is working in partnership with the NTA on the planning and design of Cork Light Rail Transit.
- Investment in national roads, active travel and Greenway infrastructure will be delivered in accordance with the guiding principles of the Department of Transport, National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland and the Strategy for Future Development of National and Regional Greenways. The major roads, active travel and Greenways projects to be delivered and funding provisions are set out in the NDP 2021 to 2030. TII also has a new function for the delivery of zero and low emission vehicle infrastructure (ZEVI) under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023.
- Investment in asset management, maintenance and renewal expenditure will need to increase over the lifetime of the NDP to meet the required investment levels for the current transport network and for new projects as they come into service.
TII’s ambitious plans for infrastructural delivery will drive Ireland’s long term economic, environmental and social progress across all parts of the country over the next decade. The NDP, which is aligned with the delivery of the objectives of the National Planning Framework (NPF), sets out a roadmap and the level of investment which will underpin the NPF and drive its implementation over the next ten years. To find out more about TII visit www.tii.ie
MetroLink Programme: MetroLink is a transformative piece of public transport infrastructure and will be Dublin’s first metro railway. The system will offer a high-capacity, high-frequency metro railway with 16 new stations from Swords to Charlemont. It will interlink with multiple transport networks, including Dublin Airport, Irish Rail, DART, Dublin Bus, and Luas, promoting a seamlessly integrated transport experience for the Greater Dublin Area. The majority of its 19km route is underground, marking a paradigm shift for Irish public transport. Upon launch, MetroLink will provide trains every three minutes during peak times, with expected annual ridership of 53 million passengers, providing unprecedented convenience of travel to passengers.
Job Details: Title of Role: General Procurement Manager Logistics Grade: Principal Officer Directorate: MetroLink Nature of Employment: This is a specified purpose contract until the commencement of passenger services on Metrolink. No of Roles: 1 Function: Commercial Workstream: Procurement Reports to: MetroLink General Procurement Lead Work Location: The successful candidate will be based in TII Offices on Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, or such other place as determined by TII. Blended working arrangements in place.
Job Description : The General Procurement Manager Logistics is responsible for all logistics procurement at MetroLink, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulations. As the primary contact with MetroLink’s General Procurement Lead, this role’s responsibilities include coordinating logistics procurement tasks with the Supply Market Team, creating procurement plans, and managing supplier selection and contracts. The role holder manages a supply chain team, maintains contract registers, and ensures efficient operation of the purchase-to-pay system for logistics procurement.
Principal Accountabilities
• Act as the first point of contact for all MetroLink’s logistics procurement.
• Deliver logistics procurement activities as directed by the General Procurement Manager.
• Support the MetroLink team with expertise and assistance on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead engagements with Supply Market Team.
• Identify and allocate logistic procurement activities regarding risk, value and availability of resources.
• Produce work package procurement plans for the sourcing of suppliers for requirements, to include a programme of activities agreed with the Accountable Manager to achieve value for money objectives and compliant contracts and framework agreements.
• Liaise with the General Procurement Lead to plan and scheduling appropriate resources and manage the team on a day-to-day basis.
• Produce consistent and compliant documents in accordance with EU Procurement Directives and Irish National Regulations and laws.
• Provide accurate and timely information to the General Procurement Lead and project controls via monthly procurement progress reports.
• Ensure full use of e-tendering software and deliver best practice tender processes.
• Manage the preparation of briefing packs and pre-qualification questionnaires, pre-qualify and select suppliers for tender lists and issue notices.
• Takes responsibility for the arrangement and management of tender evaluation panels and prepare the recommendation for award of contract.
• Manages the preparation of invitation to tender documents, issue invitations to tender, respond to queries, receive tenders, agree final terms and conditions and arrange for contract execution.
• Participate in any progress meetings to discuss Procurement progress, short listing and tender awards when required.
• Ensure approvals and authorisations are obtained, and coordinate authorisation of contact award recommendation.
• Ensure award notifications are issued correctly, and that contracts are appropriately executed and signed.
• Lead the administration of contracts in conjunction with the with Supply Market Team and Accountable Manager.
• Update contract information on contract register at the key stages of the procurement cycle.
• Manage and maintain documents in accordance with the MetroLink’s Departmental Document Management Procedures.
• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing by taking personal responsibility for working to the MetroLink Target Zero principles.
• Act as a role model for the MetroLink vision and values, behaving in ways that are aligned to the MetroLink Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too.
• Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put Metrolink’s information or information systems at risk. • Promote an equitable, inclusive and collaborative workplace.
• Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Character
Each candidate must be of good character.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the role must be fully competent and capable of undertaking duties attached to the role and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the key competencies for a Principal Officer position as outlined in Appendix 1, as well as the following job-specific requirements: Experience
• Minimum of 9 years relevant experience, to include 5+ years’ experience of public sector e-procurement and constraints.
• Has a strong understanding of business and procurement management systems.
• Experience within procurement and contract management functions in a range of construction, engineering and service-oriented areas and in a demanding safety critical environment.
• Experience drafting contract terms and commercial principles including supplies, services and framework agreements.
Skills
• A thorough understanding of procurement of EU Procurement Directives and Irish National Regulations and laws and construction procurement as a client or for client bodies.
• Understanding and knowledge of the relevant supply markets and effective application of value for money strategies and solutions.
• Dealing with commercial agreements and legal awareness of contract risks, including experience of drafting complex and bespoke contract terms and commercial principles including supplies, services and framework agreement.
• Procuring on behalf of public bodies.
• Develop successful commercial relationships that have benefitted for programme performance and delivery metrics.
• Understanding of business and procurement management systems.
• Ability to report timely and accurate management information.
Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Sound knowledge of currently available purchasing options including framework agreements.
• Ability to write, document, and maintain technical standards, guidelines, and workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner that is positive, open, transparent and is a clear and effective communicator to foster a committed, strategic, innovative and inclusive culture.
• Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines and to address challenges such as supply chain disruptions, fluctuating market conditions, and supplier compliance issues.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross function multi-disciplinary functions matrix environment while ensuring that all procurement related tasks are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills along with high personal motivation and energy.
Formal Education Qualifications
• A minimum level 8 degree in business or a related subject matter or equivalent experience is required.
• Advanced Diploma in Public Procurement Law (King’s Inns) or equivalent is desirable
Professional Memberships
A professional qualification such as Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or relevant equivalent e.g. Membership of Institute of Management Consulting, Association of Project Management or Project Management Institute (PMI) (Desirable).
Note: In order to assure the shortlisting panel that you satisfy these requirements you must explicitly reference how you meet the requirements in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages. Candidates who come under consideration following the final selection stage will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications and evidence of fluency in the English language.
