Procurement Officer Portlaoise

About Ekco: Founded in 2016, Ekco has quickly become one of Europe’s fastest-growing cloud solution providers and your trusted security-first Managed Service Provider. We specialise in helping organisations advance their cloud maturity, guiding transformation, strengthening security, and maximising the value of their technology investments.

Today, we’re a thriving team of 1,000+ talented and supportive colleagues across the UK, Ireland, Benelux, South Africa, and Malaysia—and we’re continuing to grow. At Ekco, how we work matters as much as what we deliver. Our people live by four core values that shape everything we do:

• On It: We take ownership, follow through, and get things done.
• All In: We collaborate, support each other, and commit fully to shared goals.
• Connected: We build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Hungry to Grow: We stay curious, keep learning, and push ourselves to the next level.

If these values resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Role: The Procurement Officer will manage the end-to-end procurement process for Ekco MSP, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The role involves working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, leveraging ConnectWise Manage to track, process, and optimise procurement activities. The Procurement Officer will uphold best practices, compliance, and contribute to the company’s operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Operations Director and department heads.
• Coordinate procurement schedules with project and service delivery teams.
• Prepare, process, and track purchase orders in ConnectWise Manage.
• Maintain and update supplier and procurement records.
• Develop monthly procurement reports and performance metrics.
• Communicate important supplier feedback internally.
• Ensure procurement targets are met and report deviations.
• Stay up-to-date with new products, suppliers, and market trends.
• Ensure high levels of communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Keep procurement templates and records accurate and current.
• Work with deployments and project teams to ensure timely order fulfilment.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with procurement or ERP software (ConnectWise Manage preferred).
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• High level of dedication and teamwork.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• 2+ years’ work experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles (preferably in IT or managed services).
• Procurement or supply chain certifications (e.g., CIPS) are an advantage.
• College Degree (three-year college or technical school) preferred; field of study in Business, Supply Chain, or related technical field is an advantage.

Benefits / Perks:

• Time Off: 25 days annual leave + public holidays.
• Birthday Leave: One extra day off to celebrate.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support.
• EkcOlympics: Global team activity challenges.
• Unlimited access to Pluralsight for continuous development.
• Real opportunities to grow, including international progression.

Why Ekco:

• Microsoft’s 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the Year.
• First Irish Microsoft MSP to achieve all four Microsoft Security Specializations.
• Ranked 4th fastest-growing technology company in the Deloitte Fast50 Awards.
• A culture rooted in diversity, equality, inclusion & belonging.
• A commitment to internal mobility and career progression.
• Flexible, family-friendly working at the heart of our culture.

Proud to be your trusted security-first Managed Service Provider chosen by IT leaders to drive operational efficiency, scale smarter and stay ahead of risk.