Description:
ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.
With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.
The Role
Applications are invited for the position of Category Manager Offshore Wind (OSW) Projects in the Engineering &Technical Services Category Team in Enterprise Services Procurement. The Category Manager influences and implements strategy and manages change for his / her assigned categories of spend. He or she manages, develops and implements business plans, policies and procedures for cost effective delivery of business goals.
The Category Manager in collaboration with their colleagues in the business (primarily Generation & Trading and Engineering & Major Projects), will be responsible for procuring materials, works and services that achieve best value for money, while ensuring compliance with EU Directives, Statutory Regulations, internal procedures and applicable procurement law. In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering clients, he or she will focus on the more complex and strategically important contracts and will provide expert advice to Procurement team members and colleagues in the business.
Key Responsibilities
Working with the Engineering and Technical Services Procurement Manager, ES, the Category Manager will be accountable for a range of strategically important procurement categories vital to the success of ESB’s strategy “Driven to Make a Difference: Net Zero 2040”.
The role also includes responsibility for the input to/development of procurement policies and procedures, including input to the Governance Control Frameworks for OSW Joint Ventures. The Category Manager will also work closely with the wider Procurement Management Team to support the development of overall corporate procurement policies. The Category Manager is the lead role in ensuring system and procedures are in place to support an efficient and compliant procurement function. This role represents an excellent career development opportunity for the right candidate, who will gain invaluable commercial experience and training in an area which is key to the delivery of ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 Strategy.
Organization | ESB |
Industry | Management |
Occupational Category | Category Manager |
Job Location | Dublin,Ireland |
Shift Type | Morning |
Job Type | Full Time |
Gender | No Preference |
Career Level | Intermediate |
Salary | 78000 - 92000 | £ / Yearly |
Experience | 2 Years |
Posted at | 2023-02-16 11:28 am |
Expires on | 2024-12-18 |