Sourcing Manager

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) in Dublin 2 is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead a team of buyers responsible for procuring goods, works and services valued at €10k to €300k, delivering best value for ESB.

The role drives procurement excellence, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement to support ESB's decarbonisation and strategic aims. Based at ESB Head Office, you will work with Category Managers and other Sourcing Managers to improve efficiency and service levels.

Qualifications

• An appropriate third level qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain Management/other Business studies or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Good experience and knowledge of SAP (SRM and FMIS) the Utilities Directive and Public Procurement.
• An excellent working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong commercial acumen and influencing skills.
• Good organisational ability and communication skills.
• A high level of commitment, judgement, and interpersonal skills.
• Full, clean Irish Driving Licence.
• If required, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a qualification in Procurement, on a day release basis

Responsibilities

• Manage and assign work to a team of buyers in multi-site locations.
• Responsible for Training, Development & Performance Management of direct reports.
• Manage tenders & contracts, including commercial negotiations and debriefing of unsuccessful tenderers for tenders in the value range of €10k to €300k.
• Work with the Group Sourcing Manager, Category Managers & the other Sourcing Managers to drive process efficiency, standardisation, and high levels of customer service for all Group Sourcing activity.
• Ensure all procurement processes are compliant with ESB Procurement Policy & Procedures, EU Directives, State Body Guidelines and applicable procurement law.
• Work closely with Category Managers & Category Buyers to identify areas for spend aggregation and value creation, and manage any projects required by Group Sourcing Manager.
• Develop close working relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial acumen

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

SAP SRM

FMIS

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

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ESB wish to recruit a Sourcing Manager to lead a team of Buyers in procuring goods, works and services and achieving best value for money in the value range €10k to €300k. The aim of Group Sourcing Team is to provide a responsive, professional, and commercial service to customers across ESB.

In support of ESB's strategic objectives of decarbonisation, infrastructure development and empowering clients, the Sourcing Manager plays a key leadership role in enabling the timely and compliant procurement of goods, works and services. The role drives sourcing excellence through team leadership, process optimisation, stakeholder engagement and the adoption of innovative procurement practices that maximise value and support ESB's long-term strategic ambitions.

The Sourcing Manager will work closely with the head of Group Sourcing, Category Managers and the other Sourcing Managers to drive process efficiency, automation and high levels of customer service.

This is an excellent career development opportunity for the right candidate, in a key area within the Enterprise Services Procurement Team. The successful candidate will also gain invaluable managerial and leadership experience, as well as being involved in an interesting and varied mix of commercial work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assign work to a team of buyers in multi-site locations.
• Responsible for Training, Development & Performance Management of direct reports.
• Manage tenders & contracts, including commercial negotiations and debriefing of unsuccessful tenderers for tenders in the value range of €10k to €300k.
• Work with the Group Sourcing Manager, Category Managers & the other Sourcing Managers to drive process efficiency, standardisation, and high levels of customer service for all Group Sourcing activity.
• Ensure all procurement processes are compliant with ESB Procurement Policy & Procedures, EU Directives, State Body Guidelines and applicable procurement law.
• Work closely with Category Managers & Category Buyers to identify areas for spend aggregation and value creation, and manage any projects required by Group Sourcing Manager.
• Develop close working relationships with internal and external customers.

Experience and Qualifications

• An appropriate third level qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain Management/other Business studies or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Good experience and knowledge of SAP (SRM and FMIS) the Utilities Directive and Public Procurement.
• An excellent working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong commercial acumen and influencing skills.
• Good organisational ability and communication skills.
• A high level of commitment, judgement, and interpersonal skills.
• Full, clean Irish Driving Licence.

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 Head Office, 27 Lower 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 Group Sourcing Manager, Enterprise Services 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

€59,900 - €70,500 per annum, depending on experience.

Closing Date

27th October 2026

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.