Sourcing Manager, Group Sourcing

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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