Senior Procurement Specialist at Digitain managing supplier selection and procurement processes. Engaging in contract preparations and vendor performance monitoring in a fast - paced environment.
About the role
- Sourcing Manager leading a team of buyers in procuring goods and services for ESB, ensuring compliance and efficiency in procurement processes. Managing contracts and developing team capabilities within the Enterprise Services Procurement Team.
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
Requirements
- 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)
- 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
- Previous line management experience (Desirable)
- Previous change management experience (Desirable)
- Willingness to undertake a qualification in Procurement, on a day release basis (if required)
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
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