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Martin O'Brien

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Head of Procurement - Ireland - BAM UK and Ireland at BAM UK & Ireland
📍 Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Martin OBrien is the Head of Procurement for Ireland at BAM UK & Ireland, an experienced manager with a history in major construction firms like John Sisk & Son. A graduate of Munster Technological University and a Chartered Member of CIPS, he is recognized for being highly committed and skilled in negotiation and cost management.

Martin is a visible advocate for sustainability within the Irish construction sector, spearheading BAMs adoption of circular economy principles and new waste-reduction initiatives. He is focused on building collaborative, long-term relationships with supply chain partners to achieve shared sustainability goals.

He is a MCIPS Chartered Member, a significant professional accreditation in procurement and supply.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of Procurement - Ireland - BAM UK and Ireland
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
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Construction Sustainability
Publicly quoted stating that sustainability is at the core of BAM's operations and is driving initiatives to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
Circular Economy
Championed BAM becoming the first principal contractor in Ireland to adopt The Pallet LOOP scheme, aiming to reduce waste and reuse materials.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Head of Procurement - Ireland - BAM UK and Ireland
BAM UK & Ireland
6-2019 - 10-2023
Purchasing Manager-Ireland
John Sisk & Son Ltd
3-2019 - 6-2019
Supply Chain Manager
John Sisk & Son Ltd
1-2018 - 10-2018
Lead Retail Buyer
Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd
6-2010 - 1-2018
Purchasing Manager MIIPMM
MMD Construction (Cork) Ltd
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Education
2020 - 2021
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CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
2010 - 2012
Bachelor of Business
Munster Technological University
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