Contract Manager, Contract Vendor Management Hub

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 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

Salary

€59,000 - €70,000 per annum.

Closing Date

4th of February, 2026.