Position Description

Applications for a number of Category Buyer positions are invited for vacant roles in the IT & Group Services team, in the area of IT & Telecoms and Facilities. Services are provided across ESB Group. 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.

The roles provide 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct tenders predominately in excess of €300k, including commercial negotiations and debrief of unsuccessful tenderers, in compliance ESB Procurement Policy / Procedures, EU Directives, State Body Guidelines, and applicable procurement law.
• Manage a suite of contracts and framework agreements (including contract management & administration).
• Support the Category Manager in developing & executing the category strategies & plans.
• Research & understand the supply market for relevant categories, including the identification of spend aggregation and value creation opportunities.
• Develop close working relationships with internal customers.
• Support and manage supplier relationship management interventions with key vendors.
• Provide guidance and support to Stakeholders in relation to the Procurement process.
  
  

Essential

Experience and Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a procurement, contract management or commercial role, or experience in managing complex administrative processes
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong level of commercial acumen
• Process orientated with an ability to apply a methodical approach to tasks
• Ability to influence stakeholders in order to achieve best value
• Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  
  

Desirable

• Experience managing high value and/or complex tenders
• Experience of working in a regulated procurement area (i.e., subject to either the Utilities or Public Sector Procurement Directive)
• Knowledge of SAP, Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) systems
  
  

If 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 either to the IT & Telecoms Strategic Category Manager or Facilities Category Manager in Procurement, Enterprise Services.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
  
  

Salary

€48,100 - €56,600 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

3rd June 2025

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.