Sustainable Procurement Specialist
1 day ago
ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.
With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.
Position Description
ESB’s strategy, Driven to Make a Difference: Achieving Net Zero by 2040 sets out a clear pathway to achieve net zero emissions in a way that supports our customers and ensures our continued growth. ESB procurement will be integral to achieving our strategic goals and as such we are committed to embedding sustainability into our procurement procedures.
The Sustainable Procurement Specialist will be responsible for supporting the implementation of sustainable procurement in ESB ensuring alignment with ISO 20400. The specialist will collaborate with business units and procurement teams, developing and communicating sustainable procurement strategies that align with organizational policy and objectives and ensuring successful implementation of sustainable procurement into category and sourcing plans.
This role will also include responsibility to engage with ESB’s supply chain and in particular engage with Suppliers and Contractors on Sustainability and Sustainable Procurement and to identify emerging best practice and general industry trends, using this feedback to support policy development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the Sustainable Procurement transformation project which includes alignment with ISO 20400.
2. Liaise with the business to ensure that the principles of sustainable procurement are understood and implemented into business strategy and individual procurement processes.
3. Work with category and sourcing managers, and members of the wider procurement team to implement sustainable procurement into category plans and individual processes. This will involve acting as a focal point for collaboration between business and procurement i.e. translating business requirements into a coherent sustainable procurement plan that effectively supports ESB’s targets.
4. Develop an external sustainable procurement communication strategy to ensure that our supply chain partners are aware of and support ESB’s Net Zero strategy.
5. Develop a set of SMART targets and associated KPI’s relating to sustainable procurement.
6. Develop and maintain reports that document performance vs targets and communicate results to key business stakeholders.
7. Participate in external industry forums to increase the awareness of and promote ESB’s sustainability objectives.
Experience and Qualifications
1. Minimum of 7 years experience in a related field
2. Relevant 3rd level degree or equivalent work experience
3. In depth knowledge of procurement procedures, EU procurement directives and national procurement law.
4. Excellent understanding of Sustainability issues and challenges in the utilities sector
5. Stakeholder management, including managing internal and external stakeholder communications and expectations.
6. Excellent analytical, communications and interpersonal skills.
7. Good understanding of the Supply Chain within the utilities sector including risks and opportunities
8. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to manage multiple workstreams.
9. Knowledge of the energy/utilities sector and procurement in high value, technically complex projects
10. Strong commercial acumen and influencing skills.
11. Knowledge of EU policy and National guidance and legislation in the area of Sustainability, Net Zero and Circular Economy principles
Location
This position will be based in ESB Head Office, Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2.
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
This position will report to the Sustainable Procurement Manager.
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
- 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
Closing Date
31st January 2025
Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie
If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
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