DescriptionWe are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.
Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.
We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.
Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.
The Role:
The Supply Chain area is responsible for the management, compliance, and efficient delivery of Direct, Indirect and Capital Tenders, Contracts and P2P activity.
Tender Delivery Procurement Buyer is responsible for delivery of Tender Delivery services in Uisce Éireann with a strong focus on customer service, efficiency, and value for money. Additionally, they will be responsible for timely and compliant P2P processing.
Reporting to the Tender Delivery Procurement Lead, the Tender Delivery Procurement Buyer is responsible for public procurement, ensuring a high-quality, compliant, and efficient sourcing process is delivered in line with Supply Chain policy and best practice tools and methodologies.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Contribute to compliance in line with business unit and TDT objectives.
Focusing on efficient Tender delivery and quality customer service.
Escalate on matters including tenders and P2P processing and relevant systems where required for the business.
Responsible for the adherence and compliance to policies and procedures and internal controls as per the Tender Delivery Team processes.
Deliver tenders on schedule as per the approved firm Demand Plan agreed with Strategy, TDT, P&V and business stakeholders.
Contribute to a high quality, responsive and effective Tender Delivery support service to all colleagues across the Uisce Éireann organisation.
Ensure all processes and policies are compliant with relevant Supply Chain Governance Framework, best practise, policies, and procedures as set down by Leadership Team.
Ensure all Uisce Éireann Purchase Orders are processed in line with agreed service levels and KPIs as well as compliance to published procurement policies and procedures.
Ensure tenders are carried out in a timely manner and are in compliance with internal Procurement policy PD02 and EU public procurement rules as appropriate.
Collaborate with the Tender Delivery Team and UÉ customers to identify opportunities which will drive efficiencies and lead to standardisation and continuous improvement across TDT processes.
Contribute to engaging business stakeholders, support relevant meetings and engage in a culture that encourages strong working relationships with the Tender Delivery Team and customers (Category Managers, Capital Delivery, Legal, Business Services, Business Delivery Partners and other organisations and suppliers).
Work closely with Uisce Éireann business units, TDT colleagues and external suppliers ensuring frequent and close interaction is maintained always.
Other duties as required from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
A minimum of two to three years’ experience in a similar role with previous experience in a public procurement environment being desirable.
Relevant qualification.
Experience of working in a team environment.
Experience of working cross functionally and across procurement categories.
Experience of manipulating and reporting using data.
Experience of P2P procurement.
Experience executing compliant tender process, framework drawdown mechanisms and managing escalations and queries from stakeholders.
Experience of the legal aspects of contracts, including knowledge of the principles of Irish contract and tax law.
Experience of the Oracle system, e-procurement tools and contracting tools (i.e. e-sourcing & e-tenders).
Ability to build and support effective working relationships within the TDT and the wider organisation.
Experience of supporting customer valued Service Excellence that leverages existing company strengths in expertise, compliance, service or process efficiencies.
Ability to support change and continuous improvement in the organisation and cultural changes needed to adapt strategically to changing market demand, technology and internal initiatives.
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.