ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.
With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.
Position Description Procurement plays a key role in delivering ESB's "Driven to Make a Difference: Net Zero by 2040" Strategy, enabling Decarbonised Electricity, Resilient Infrastructure and Empower Customers on our path to Net Zero by 2040. ESB Procurement is a driver of ESB's ESG strategy and its commitment to achieving the UN Sustainable Development goals.
Enterprise Services Procurement is responsible for the procurement of goods and services worth c.€1bn per annum on behalf of the ESB Group. Working closely with the business, Procurement's primary objective is to obtain best value in terms of cost, quality and service for all materials, services and works purchased, and to maintain the highest standards of ethics, health, safety, environment and sustainability in all dealings with suppliers.
Applications for a temporary Category Buyer position are invited for a vacant role in the IT & Group Services team, specifically in the area of Consulting, Marketing & HR. Services are provided across ESB Group.
This role provides an excellent career development opportunity for the right candidate, who will gain invaluable commercial experience of ongoing and future business requirements and training in an area which generates significant value and savings for ESB. Please note that this is also a good rotational opportunity for someone with a Finance, Commercial or Engineering background to gain some Procurement experience.
Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will work in the Consulting, Marketing & HR category within IT and Group Services. The candidate will be involved in an interesting and varied mix of commercial work. The key responsibilities of the role will be to:
Support the Category Manager in developing & executing the category strategies & plansResearch & understand the supply market for relevant categories, including the identification of spend aggregation and value creation opportunitiesConduct tenders predominately in excess of €300k, including commercial negotiations and debrief of unsuccessful tenderers, in compliance with ESB Procurement Policy / Procedures, EU Directives, State Body Guidelines, and applicable procurement lawManage a suite of contracts and framework agreements (including contract management & administration)Develop close working relationships with internal customers.Support / manage supplier relationship management interventions with key vendorsProvide guidance and support to Stakeholders in relation to the Procurement processExperience and Qualifications Experience in a procurement, contract management or commercial roleExcellent stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skillsStrong level of commercial acumen and excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to influence stakeholders in order to achieve best valueHighly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a teamKnowledge of SAP FMIS and SRM systemsExperience of working in a regulated procurement area (i.e., subject to either the Utilities or Public Sector Procurement Directive)Experience managing high value and/or complex tendersIf required, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a qualification in Procurement, on a day release basis.
Location This position will be based in ESB's Head Office, Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2.
ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.
Reporting To This role will report to the Consulting, Marketing & HR Category Manager in Procurement, Enterprise Services.
Why Work with Us? Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon futureProgressive, hybrid working modelCareer development through mentoring and trainingCorporate Social Responsibility OpportunitiesSports and Social ClubsNetworking opportunitiesCredit UnionAccess to staff well-being programmesGenerous parental leave entitlementsStrong values-based and inclusive cultureStrong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusionGreat team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and TrustedClosing Date 23rd September 2024
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Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
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