Sourcing Manager: Lead Buyers to Value & Net-Zero Goals

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

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.