Category Buyer

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland EirGrid plc Full time

We are the people behind Ireland's electricity grid, and we have developed an ambitious Business Strategy to respond to the unprecedented level of change and opportunity in the energy industry. Our Purpose is to Transform the Power System for Future Generations and our primary goal is to Lead the Island's Electricity Sector on Sustainability and Decarbonisation.

Our future has never looked more exciting. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of it. The Opportunity We have opportunities for experienced Category Buyers to join our Commercial Management team. The Category Buyer will support the Commercial Management team in leading the development, execution and ongoing management of effective procurement strategies relating to service performance, quality, cost, innovation, sustainability, and governance. In this role you will:
  • Provide professional procurement expertise to deliver key business objectives (cost, delivery performance, risk mitigation, innovation, etc.) in the areas of category management.
  • Prepare category plans for each subcategory of spend.
  • Run 'end to end' procurement processes (above and below OJEU as applicable)
  • Support the Demand Planning process and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Support the creation and ongoing management of appropriate commercial and contracting strategies that underpin the overall strategic procurement process.
  • Support the development of innovative delivery models across all contracts and advise on contract risk for each initiative.
  • Implement agreed performance management and supplier development programmes.
  • Ongoing tender administration and financial requisition/purchase order governance and approval duties.
About You Successful candidates will have:
  • Relevant degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience within the fields of category management, procurement, or supply chain management.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, influence and collaborate with key stakeholders.
  • Experience of spend profiling, supply markets, cost drivers, analysis, reporting and presentation preferably within a regulatory environment.
  • Knowledge of utilities and/or experience of public sector tendering is highly desirable.
  • Working knowledge of purchasing tools, platforms and processes.
If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter. We would love to hear from you. Closing date for applications
19th April 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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