EirGrid Group Business Strategy
We have developed an ambitious business strategy to address the unprecedented level of change and opportunity in the energy industry.
Our purpose is to transform the power system for future generations, leading the island's electricity sector towards sustainability and decarbonisation.
About the Role
This is a key position within the commercial management team, providing commercial and procurement services across the EirGrid group.
The Category Buyer supports the commercial management team in developing, executing, and managing effective procurement strategies for service performance, quality, cost, innovation, sustainability, and governance.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide professional procurement expertise to deliver key business objectives, including cost reduction, delivery performance improvement, risk mitigation, innovation, and sustainability.
* Develop category plans for each subcategory of spend.
* Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including above and below OJEU thresholds as applicable.
* Support demand planning and ensure deadlines are met.
* Contribute to the creation and ongoing management of 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, financial requisition/purchase order governance, and approval duties.
About You
We are seeking a candidate with:
* A relevant degree and at least 3 years' experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain management.
* Excellent communication, influence, and collaboration skills with key stakeholders.
* Experience with spend profiling, supply markets, cost drivers, analysis, reporting, and presentation, preferably within a regulatory environment.
* Knowledge of utilities and/or experience in public sector tendering is highly desirable.
* Working knowledge of purchasing tools, platforms, and processes.