Our fully managed procurement services can effortlessly handle all of your requirements.
The two founders, Ross McCarthy and Donnacha Phelan, both with strong procurement backgrounds identified two glaring predicaments within the market:
In light of this enlightening realisation, the seeds of Keystone Procurement were sown.
Since their inception, Ross and Donnacha have tirelessly collaborated with countless businesses and buying organisations, empowering them to navigate the complex realm of tender acquisition and market procurement.
Ross oversees the development and growth of the business overall.
He has worked in consultancy for 20 years across a vast range of public, private, and not for profit organisations. He leads procurement advice in several areas including procurement strategy and sourcing.
A project he really enjoyed was advising on the selection of Agri-Environmental EIP projects in Ireland. He has undertaken several projects in this area which directly links to farm payment schemes and sustainable farming.
Actively oversees the delivery of core tender management services across all sectors.
Trains buyers in the public sector on a regular basis and trains suppliers on bid management also.
Away from work his interests include family time, music and reading.
Donnacha oversees general procurement in several industries including facilities management, utilities, and technology.
He has worked in professional services as a consultant for over 15 years and was a postgraduate researcher in AI and computer science prior to this.
A project he really enjoyed was the development of an approach to cloud-based SaaS procurement for a State Agency. A novel approach was required because this is a new and emerging area with little by way of established practice
Donnacha oversees internal operations and works with our wider team on client projects.
He is at his happiest when he is solving problems and leading the delivery of solutions.
Away from work, his interests include sport, travel, and brewing beer.
