ESB

Contract Manager, Contract Vendor Management Hub

ESB

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dublin • Ireland

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Salary

💰 €59,000 - €70,000 per year

About the role

  • The Contract and Vendor Manager will be part of the Contract & Vendor Management Hub in Business Solutions Delivery.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisreport writingcontract administrationstakeholder managementprocurementproject managementIT contract managementbusiness case developmentframework implementationthird-party resource management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsanalytical skillsreporting skillspresentation skillsmotivationcommunication skillsnegotiation skillsteamworkdiscretionrelationship management
Certifications
Engineering qualificationFinance qualificationSupply Chain Management qualificationProject Management qualification