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Category Buyer

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25847
Procurement
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

 

 

Position description 

 

The role of the Buyer is to assist clients across ESB in procuring goods, works and services, achieving best value for money, while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, internal procedures and the code of ethics.  It would also involve working closely across other procurement teams, providing assistance as required and may involve working on a variety of procurement related projects.  A willingness to commit to internal and external training as required is a feature of the role.  

Group Sourcing is operating in an exciting and dynamic environment which provides an excellent career path into Procurement.  

It is an excellent career development opportunity for the right candidate, who will gain invaluable commercial experience of ongoing and future business requirements and training in an area which generates significant value and savings for ESB.  

 

 

 Key Responsibilities  

 

  • Manage all procurement requests, tenders and quick quote processes including the entire tender evaluation process in conjunction with the business in compliance in line with ESB Procurement Procedures  

  • Conduct tenders and quick quote processes through eTenders, managing the entire selection process 

  • Develop close working relationship with internal technical customers  

  • Evaluate spend outside of Framework Agreement for inclusion in existing or for the creation of new Framework Agreements  

  • SAP Contract Management & Administration  

  • Client/supplier relationship management (external)  

  • Processing of shopping carts in SRM  

  • Providing exemplary customer service to our internal customers in the business such as resolving queries submitted to the Group Sourcing Mailbox 

  • Mentoring of new buyers may be required as part of the role  

  • Identifying areas for process improvement  

 

 

Experience and Qualifications 

 

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in Procurement / Supply Chain  
  • An appropriate third level qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain Management / other Business studies or equivalent work experience  
  • Good experience and knowledge of SAP (SRM and FMIS)   
  • An excellent working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint   
  • Good organizational ability and communication skills  
  • A high level of commitment, judgement, and interpersonal skills   
  • An excellent working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint  
  • Strong commercial acumen and influencing skills  

 

Desirable

  • If required, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a qualification in Procurement, on a day release basis.   
  • Experience & knowledge of procurement 
  • A good working knowledge of SharePoint  
  • Electrical or mechanical craft qualification / experience may be an advantage  
  • Knowledge of the Utilities Directive 

 

 

Location

 

ESB Head Office, Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2.

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual. 

 

 

Reporting To

 

This role will report to the Sourcing Category Manager in Group Sourcing, Enterprise Services Procurement, ESB.  

 

 

Why Work with Us?

 

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future

  • Progressive, hybrid working model

  • Career development through mentoring and training 

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

  • Sports and Social Clubs

  • Networking opportunities

  • Credit Union

  • Generous Pension

  • 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

 

 

Salary

 

€38,500 - €45,000 dependig on experience. 

 

 

Closing Date

 

24th October 2024

 

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

 

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

 

 

 

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