Procurement Contractor Category Manager (EPC, Civil works)
Position Description
The Contractor Category Manager influences and implements strategy and manages change for their assigned categories of spend within their team. They manage, develop and implement business plans, policies and procedures for cost effective delivery of business goals. The Contractor Category Manager is the lead role in ensuring system and procedures are in place to support an efficient and compliant procurement function.
The Contractor Category Manager works together with their colleagues in the Networks and Engineering and Major Projects businesses, to procure contractors, materials and services and to achieve best value for money, while ensuring compliance with EU Directives, statutory regulations, internal procurement procedures and ESB Code of Ethics.
The successful candidate will manage a category portfolio within the EPC, Civil and Electrical Contracting category and be involved in an interesting and varied mix of commercial work.
Key Responsibilities
Manage assigned categories of spend with their team in line with business and sustainability objectives
Using procurement and market knowledge, provide leadership and direction for these categories of spend
Work closely with Framework Owners/managers within ESB Networks and Engineering and Major Projects to define their requirements, and identify appropriate procurement strategies
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders (including key contractors)
Develop annual procurement plans with all the category framework owners
Responsible for the administration and management of all relevant tendering processes for their assigned spend categories
Ensure tenders are conducted in compliance with ESB Procurement Policies and Procedures
Provide contract management support to the business users and contract owners for tenders and framework agreements as directed by their manager
Undertake industry / market analysis and risk management activities with respect to their respective categories
Essential Experience and Qualifications
A relevant professional qualification or 3rd level qualification, or equivalent work experience
A minimum of five years relevant work experience
A strong working knowledge of and experience with procurement procedures and processes
A high level of commitment, commercial acumen and excellent interpersonal skills
A high level of procurement expertise
A proven track record of successfully delivering procurement tender processes
A very good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
A full Driving licence
Desirable
Experience with procurement of large contractor frameworks and project.
A good knowledge of EU and Government policies and legislation in relation to procurement
Experience in standard forms of construction contracts e.g. FIDIC, NEC, Public Works Contracts
Knowledge of SAP FMIS and SRM systems.
eTenders experience
If deemed necessary, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a Certificate or Diploma qualification in Procurement.
Location
The role will have a base location in a Networks office. The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the Republic of Ireland, with weekly attendance at the base location for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is determined by the Procurement manager and subject to ongoing review. Networks Procurement main base of Operations is ESB Networks, Finglas, Dublin 11 and the successful candidate will be required to attend meetings there as required and will also be required to attend in person meetings in other locations. Occasional travel both domestic and foreign may also be required.
Reporting to
Networks Procurement Category manager, EPC, Civil and Electrical Contracting
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 programmesGenerous 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
€59,000 - €70,000 per annum.
Closing Date
6th of January, 2026
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