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Group Sourcing Buyer X2

 
Vacancy Number:  26647
Category:  Procurement
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

Position Description

Group Sourcing (GS) is operating in an exciting and dynamic environment which provides an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain knowledge and expand their career in Procurement. The role of the Buyer is to assist clients across the ESB Group in procuring goods and services between €5k-€300k, achieving best value for money, while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, internal procedures and the code of ethics for the governance of state bodies.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage tenders and quick quote processes including the tender evaluation process in conjunction with the business and in line with ESB Procedures
  • Manage commercial negotiations and debriefings of unsuccessful tenderers
  • Develop close working relationship with internal customers
  • Evaluate spend outside of Framework Agreements for inclusion in existing or for the creation of new Framework Agreements
  • SAP contract management and administration
  • Supplier identification & sourcing
  • Identifying areas for process improvement

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • High levels of commitment, judgement and interpersonal skills are required for the role
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Work experience in a business environment
  • An excellent working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Desirable

  • Experience and knowledge of Procurement
  • A professional qualification in finance, business or procurement is desirable but not essential.  If required, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a qualification in Procurement.
  • A willingness to commit to internal and external training as required

 

Location

This role is based in ESB's Head Office, F27.

 

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

The role will report to one of the Group Sourcing Managers in ES Procurement.

 

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

€32,400 - €38,800 depending on experience


Closing Date

19th June 2025

 

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

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, recruitment@esb.ie.  

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.
 

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