Position Description The Contract and Vendor Management Hub is responsible for the management of vendors supplying key infrastructure and services to support smart metering installations and operations. The Contract and Vendor Manager will be part of the Contract & Vendor Management Hub in Business Solutions Delivery. The Contract and Vendor Manager role will involve developing a strong understanding of the current solutions and the contract management practices, procedures and processes. The position will be responsible for making sure that the contractual requirements of the DMSO are clearly communicated and implemented within the teams responsible for delivering the next phase of the Climate action plan. The Contract and Vendor Manager, supported by various BSD teams, will work closely with counterparts in the relevant business team to ensure that new vendor contracts and solutions are integrated successfully into business-as-usual operations. The Contract and Vendor Manager role will oversee and manage contracts and frameworks in the relevant project/business area. This role will include supporting the Smart Metering Operations Centre to support BAU activities and the solution delivery team and undertaking planning and business readiness activities in preparation for the new solutions to go live. Key Responsibilities Develop a good understanding of ESB Networks business processes and requirements for the relevant project/business area. Provision of financial analysis, reports, and audit work in support of one or more service contracts or frameworks. Support contract administration procedures to ensure that any changes to the contract are made in accordance with the base agreement and are aligned with the interests of the business. Work closely with colleagues in the project/relevant business area to support collaboration, work planning and effectiveness between the teams. Manage vendor governance meetings to support the Business-as-usual operations Monitor on-going contracts progress and support the Contract and Vendor Management Hub on the status reporting Support the project team to understand the financial and contractual requirement of the project and to understand the integration of the solution into end state business as usual operations. Support the development, definition, and integration of the Hub business processes and requirements. Provide an interface into the business for managing finances/purchase orders. Support Business Stakeholder Management for ESB Networks Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders Experience and Qualifications Essential A minimum 5-years relevant work experience is essential. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical and reporting skills. Excellent report writing and PowerPoint presentation skills Highly motivated - able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Advanced communications and negotiation skills. Proven ability to work and communicate with other functions, including cross-divisional and external suppliers to achieve business objectives. Ability to develop and implement robust plans, business cases and frameworks to support future strategy. Experience in stakeholder management leading to highly effective working relationships. Discretion in handling confidential material. Desirable Procurement, Project Management or Finance experience IT Contract Management experience PowerBi or similar application experience Experience managing third-party resources Qualifications An appropriate third level professional qualification (Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Project Management) or equivalent and relevant experience (of a minimum of 5 years) is essential. Location ESB Networks, Three Gateway, East Wall Road, Dublin/Finglas, Dublin. While training, attendance in the office will be required 5 days a week. When training is complete a minimum of 2 days per week will be a requirement of this role. ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working - combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working. The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review. ESB is one of the founding members of The Remote Alliance - a new initiative established by the social enterprise Grow Remote. Working with other like-minded members, we've committed to developing solutions that will ensure remote and hybrid working can become a sustainable part of our business. Reporting to The successful candidate will report to the Contract & Vendor Management Lead, Contract & Vendor Management Hub, BSD, DMSO, ESB Networks. Why Work with Us? Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition tonet zero carbon future Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining 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 €59,000 - €70,000 per annum. Closing Date 4th of February, 2026. .buttontext4ebea33125a0ecd0 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext4ebea33125a0ecd0 a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #009DE0 !important; outline: none !important; } Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence,. About ESB Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity. 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