National Broadband IrelandProcurement & Sourcing Manager | IT, Technology, NW Active and Operations Procurement
Oct. 2020 - Feb. 2024Dublin City, County Dublin, IrelandAs the Procurement & Sourcing Manager at National Broadband Ireland, I have managed and driven the procurement strategy and execution plan for the National Broadband Plan. This is a multi-billion euro project to deliver high-speed broadband to over half a million premises across Ireland, enhancing connectivity and economic development. With over a decade of experience in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, I have developed expertise in IT, Cybersecurity, Software, Hardware, Data Centers, and Network Operations, as well as vendor relationship management, contract negotiation, and category management. My expertise also extends to managing procurement for network infrastructure hardware and technology, including RBS, ONT, ROADM, FOADM, OE Build and NOC. From Process set-up to compliance and ISO certifications and achieving €/£ million cost savings and cost efficiencies, continuously improved the overall procurement process and engagement with NBI partners at exec. levels.