Sourcing Manager

Position Description

ESB wish to recruit a Sourcing Manager to lead a team of Buyers in procuring goods, works and services and achieving best value for money in the value range €10k to €300k. The aim of Group Sourcing Team is to provide a responsive, professional, and commercial service to customers across ESB.

In support of ESB's strategic objectives of decarbonisation, infrastructure development and empowering clients, the Sourcing Manager plays a key leadership role in enabling the timely and compliant procurement of goods, works and services. The role drives sourcing excellence through team leadership, process optimisation, stakeholder engagement and the adoption of innovative procurement practices that maximise value and support ESB's long-term strategic ambitions.

The Sourcing Manager will work closely with the head of Group Sourcing, Category Managers and the other Sourcing Managers to drive process efficiency, automation and high levels of customer service.

This is an excellent career development opportunity for the right candidate, in a key area within the Enterprise Services Procurement Team. The successful candidate will also gain invaluable managerial and leadership experience, as well as being involved in an interesting and varied mix of commercial work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assign work to a team of buyers in multi-site locations.
• Responsible for Training, Development & Performance Management of direct reports.
• Manage tenders & contracts, including commercial negotiations and debriefing of unsuccessful tenderers for tenders in the value range of €10k to €300k.
• Work with the Group Sourcing Manager, Category Managers & the other Sourcing Managers to drive process efficiency, standardisation, and high levels of customer service for all Group Sourcing activity.
• Ensure all procurement processes are compliant with ESB Procurement Policy & Procedures, EU Directives, State Body Guidelines and applicable procurement law.
• Work closely with Category Managers & Category Buyers to identify areas for spend aggregation and value creation, and manage any projects required by Group Sourcing Manager.
• Develop close working relationships with internal and external customers.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• An appropriate third level qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain Management/other Business studies or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Good experience and knowledge of SAP (SRM and FMIS) the Utilities Directive and Public Procurement.
• An excellent working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong commercial acumen and influencing skills.
• Good organisational ability and communication skills.
• A high level of commitment, judgement, and interpersonal skills.
• Full, clean Irish Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Previous line management experience
• Previous change management experience

If required, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a qualification in Procurement, on a day release basis

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

The Group Sourcing Manager, Enterprise Services Procurement

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• 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

Salary

€59,900 - €70,500 per annum, depending on experience.

Closing Date

27th October 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.