Category Buyer

EirGrid Group has developed an ambitious Business Strategy to respond to the unprecedented level of change and opportunity in the energy industry. Our Purpose is to Transform the Power System for Future Generations and our primary goal is to Lead the Island’s Electricity Sector on Sustainability and Decarbonisation. Our future has never looked more exciting. Join us today and power up your career! The Finance Office is responsible for optimising the courses of action required in relation to financing the delivery of the company’s strategic objectives. Job Purpose This is a key role within the Commercial management team providing commercial and procurement services across the 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. In this role you will:

1. Provide professional procurement expertise to deliver key business objectives (cost, delivery performance, risk mitigation, innovation, etc.) in the areas of category management.
2. Prepare category plans for each subcategory of spend.
3. Run ‘end to end’ procurement processes (above and below OJEU as applicable).
4. Support the Demand Planning process and ensure deadlines are met.
5. Support the creation and ongoing management of appropriate commercial and contracting strategies that underpin the overall strategic procurement process.
6. Support the development of innovative delivery models across all contracts and advise on contract risk for each initiative.
7. Implement agreed performance management and supplier development programmes.
8. Ongoing tender administration and financial requisition/purchase order governance and approval duties.

1. Relevant degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience within the fields of category management, procurement, or supply chain management.
2. Ability to effectively communicate, influence and collaborate with key stakeholders.
3. Experience of spend profiling, supply markets, cost drivers, analysis, reporting and presentation preferably within a regulatory environment.
4. Knowledge of utilities and/or experience of public sector tendering is highly desirable.
5. Working knowledge of purchasing tools, platforms and processes.