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Sourcing Manager, Group Sourcing

 
Vacancy Number:  27883
Category:  Procurement
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

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.

 

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

Essential

  • 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), and 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. 

Desirable 

  • Previous line management experience.
  • Previous change management experience.

 

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. Occasional travel to other ESB locations will be a feature of this position.  

 

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 two anchor days 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 Group Sourcing Manager, Enterprise Services Procurement.

 

Why Work with Us? 

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

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

 
Closing Date 

18th February 2026

 

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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