Job Purpose
This is a key role within the Commercial Management Team, providing commercial and procurement services across EirGrid. The Category Buyer supports 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.
Responsibilities:
* 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
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A 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.