EirGrid Group Ambitious Strategy
We are transforming the power system for future generations, leading the island's electricity sector on sustainability and decarbonisation.
Finance Office Role
The Finance Office optimises financing for the company's strategic objectives.
About This Role
This is a key role within the Commercial management team providing commercial and procurement services across EirGrid group. 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.
Key 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.
Your Skills and Experience
* 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.
About Us
EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer.