Group Sourcing Buyer

Electricity Supply Board; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Diversity & inclusion

CSR opportunities

Staff well-being

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) in Ireland is seeking a Buyer to support ESB Group procurement, handling goods and services from €5k to €300k while ensuring value, compliance, and ethics.

Based in Dublin 2 with flexible hybrid working (in-person two days per week), the role offers development opportunities, training, and a chance to contribute to Ireland’s transition to net zero.

Qualifications

• 12 months work experience in a business environment.
• MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint proficiency.
• Open to undertaking procurement qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders and quick quote processes including the tender evaluation process in conjunction with the business and in line with ESB Procedures.
• Develop close working relationship with internal customers while providing exemplary customer service.
• Administering a procurement shared mailbox.
• SAP contract management and SAP SRM administration.
• Supplier identification & sourcing.
• Identifying areas for process improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment

Judgement

Willingness to training

Education

Procurement/Supply Chain degree

Finance/Business procurement qualification desirable

Tools

SAP

SAP SRM

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

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Group Sourcing is operating in an exciting and dynamic environment which provides an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain knowledge and expand their career in Procurement. The role of the Buyer is to assist clients across the ESB Group in procuring goods and services between €5k-€300k, achieving best value for money, while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, internal procedures and the code of ethics for the governance of state bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tenders and quick quote processes including the tender evaluation process in conjunction with the business and in line with ESB Procedures.
• Develop close working relationship with internal customers while providing exemplary customer service.
• Administering a procurement shared mailbox.
• SAP contract management and SAP SRM administration.
• Supplier identification & sourcing.
• Identifying areas for process improvement.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months work experience in a business environment.
• High levels of commitment, judgement and interpersonal skills are required for the role.
• An excellent working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• If required, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a qualification in Procurement.
• Experience and knowledge of Procurement
• An appropriate third level qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain/ other business studies or equivalent work experience
• A willingness to commit to internal and external training as required
• A professional qualification in finance, business or procurement is desirable but not essential.

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

The role will report to one of the Group Sourcing Category Managers in ES Procurement

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• 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

€33,500 - €40,200 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

16th October

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

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

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.