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Express Merchants Announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026

Express Merchants, a technology-driven procurement solutions provider operating across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026. The company brings its expertise in digital procurement, supplier management, and procurement governance to the programme, reinforcing its commitment to procurement excellence across Ireland and beyond.

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Michael Walls Brings Public Procurement Expertise to the National Procurement Awards 2026 Judging Panel

Michael Walls, General Procurement Manager for the MetroLink programme at Transport Infrastructure Ireland, joins the National Procurement Awards 2026 judging panel with extensive experience spanning public procurement, strategic sourcing and major infrastructure delivery. Drawing on expertise across government procurement, contract management and large-scale transport projects, Michael brings valuable insight into procurement excellence, governance and innovation as the awards celebrate Ireland's leading procurement professionals.

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Niall O'Halloran Brings Procurement Leadership and Consulting Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026

Niall O'Halloran, Purchasing Manager at Rochestown Park Hotel and founder of Ventura Management Consulting, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing over two decades of procurement practice, academic contribution, and SME advisory experience. Combining operational leadership, academic contribution and SME consulting expertise, Niall brings a practical and people-focused perspective to recognising procurement excellence across organisations of all sizes in Ireland.

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Barry McGoldrick brings global procurement leadership as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026

Barry McGoldrick, VP and Chief Procurement Officer at Molex LLC, joins the National Procurement Awards 2026 judging panel, bringing more than 30 years of global leadership experience across procurement, logistics, IT and sales. Having worked across six countries and led procurement operations managing over $5 billion in spend, Barry offers a globally informed perspective shaped by large-scale supply chains, strategic sourcing and operational excellence across international markets.

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