Strategic Head of Supply Chain & Procurement

EirGrid Group; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EirGrid Group seeks a Head of Supply Chain to join the Chief Corporate Services Office. You will lead end-to-end supply chain, from demand planning to contract and supplier management, aligning with corporate priorities and investment plans.

The role demands senior leadership, strategic thinking and strong governance across a complex, regulated environment. You will drive sustainable value, oversee major procurements, and champion resilience, cost discipline and supplier performance, embedding

Formación

• Significant senior leadership experience in procurement/supply chain in regulated environments.
• Strong record of developing enterprise supply chain strategies and leading complex procurements.
• Knowledge of public procurement governance and EU directives is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute an integrated Group supply chain strategy and multi-year procurement pipeline.
• Lead end-to-end demand and supply planning, translating plans into category and sourcing requirements.
• Establish integrated planning with Finance, project delivery and operations.
• Lead compliant sourcing and procurement for goods, works and services, including major procurements and audits.
• Develop innovative contracting approaches and strengthen competition and value.
• Embed risk-based contract and supplier lifecycle management with executive oversight of key suppliers.
• Advise on strategic options, procurement strategy and supply chain risk to senior leaders.
• Drive financial performance and supply chain resilience through disciplined cost and risk management.
• Embed sustainability, ethical sourcing and governance in category strategies and supplier performance.
• Champion continuous improvement to simplify processes and improve service quality.
• Evaluate digital platforms (ERP, sourcing, contract, supplier, inventory) to improve automation and data-driven decisions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team and broaden commercial capability across the Group.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Demand planning

Educación

Third-level qualification in supply chain management or related discipline

Professional qualification in procurement

Descripción del empleo

EirGrid Group seeks a Head of Supply Chain to join the Chief Corporate Services Office. You will lead end-to-end supply chain, from demand planning to contract and supplier management, aligning with corporate priorities and investment plans.

The role demands senior leadership, strategic thinking and strong governance across a complex, regulated environment. You will drive sustainable value, oversee major procurements, and champion resilience, cost discipline and supplier performance, embedding