Hybrid Sourcing Manager – Lead Procurement & Value

ESB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Working

Generous Pension

Staff well-being programmes

Parental leave entitlements

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead a team of Buyers, procuring goods, works and services and ensuring best value for money in the €10k–€300k range. The role supports ESB’s decarbonisation and infrastructure objectives and involves leadership, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement within the Group Sourcing function in Ireland.

The successful candidate will drive procurement excellence, compliance with policy and law, and collaborate with Category Managers to deliver value and

Qualifications

• A third level qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience with SAP SRM and FMIS and understanding of Utilities Directive.
• Proficient MS Office and SharePoint.
• Strong commercial acumen and influencing skills.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Full, clean Irish Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assign work to a team of buyers across multiple sites.
• Provide Training, Development & Performance Management to direct reports.
• Oversee tenders and contracts, including negotiations for €10k–€300k.
• Collaborate with Group Sourcing Manager, Category Managers to drive efficiency.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with ESB Policy & Procedures, EU directives and procurement law.
• Develop relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Organisational ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Third level qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business studies

Tools

SAP SRM/FMIS

MS Office Suite

Job description

ESB is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead a team of Buyers, procuring goods, works and services and ensuring best value for money in the €10k–€300k range. The role supports ESB’s decarbonisation and infrastructure objectives and involves leadership, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement within the Group Sourcing function in Ireland.

The successful candidate will drive procurement excellence, compliance with policy and law, and collaborate with Category Managers to deliver value and