Senior Procurement Specialist

About The Role

Imagine working on projects where every decision matters.

About The Role

Imagine working on projects where every decision matters.

Where your judgment has real impact, and you can contribute far beyond day-to-day tasks.

At Whitewater, we’re looking for a procurement professional who enjoys understanding each scope in depth, navigating complex markets, and bringing a strategic perspective to decision-making.

You’ll be involved in managing key packages — equipment, materials, or subcontracts — working closely with engineering, construction, and other teams to make sure everything comes together: cost, quality, and schedule.

We’re looking for someone who brings strong judgment, negotiation skills, and a continuous improvement mindset; someone who wants to go deeper, develop expertise in specific scopes, and create real value in every project.

Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment with great professionals, where you can learn, contribute, and keep growing while maintaining your autonomy.

If this way of working resonates with you… we’d love to meet you.

Your profile

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years in industrial/EPC procurement
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience with complex equipment and international suppliers
• Ability to work cross-functionally in demanding project environments
• Fluent English

Why us?

Whitewater Group offers an attractive opportunity for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in water engineering. The role provides the chance to contribute to strategic projects with a high level of ownership, supported by a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid working model, and flexible working hours. This combination creates an environment that values both professional excellence and work-life balance.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

You will lead procurement for critical packages in complex industrial projects (water treatment plant, etc), owning the full lifecycle, from sourcing strategy to contract execution and supplier performance.

• Define and execute procurement strategies for key equipment, materials, and services
• Lead end-to-end sourcing: RFQs, negotiations, award, and contract management
• Drive cost, quality, delivery, and risk optimization
• Act as the procurement lead within project teams, influencing key decisions
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and critical negotiations
• Ensure smooth coordination across Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, Legal, and Finance

About Us

Whitewater Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering company with water at the heart of everything we do.Headquartered in Ireland, with teams operating across Europe, we design, build, and maintain dependable water infrastructure for critical industries, including data centres, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, and energy.

Our engineers support clients from first concept through detailed design, installation, optimisation, and ongoing service.Industry needs water systems that meet strict standards and reduce risk and waste. That is the challenge we focus on every day. We design, build, and maintain water infrastructure that is safe, efficient, and future ready – helping our clients in critical industries stay compliant, cut consumption, and improve performance across multiple sites and markets.

Where others see obstacles, we engineer solutions with impact

Whitewater Group rethink water treatment through scalable, standardised infrastructure, combining technical depth, disciplined delivery, and a partnership approach across the full lifecycle.

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