Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €3bn, 14,725km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern renewables-ready gas networks in the world.
Almost 725,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland’s gas network to provide efficient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking, manufacturing and transport needs.
The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland’s total energy and over 40% of the country’s electricity generation.
Gas Networks Ireland is aiming to deliver a repurposed, resized and fully decarbonised gas network by 2045. Its “Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network” envisions transforming the existing gas network into two separate systems carrying 100% renewable gas, one dedicated to biomethane and the other to green hydrogen, with the potential to carry approximately 30% biomethane and 70% green hydrogen, as well as offering significant long term energy export opportunities.
Gas Networks is an organisation with a very strong legacy and a culture founded on pride in our purpose, to keep Irelands energy moving, and commitment to our vision, to be at the heart of Irelands energy future. Our organisational values demonstrate what is important across the organisation including building on our experience across our organisation to build towards our sustainable future, doing what's right for each other and for the people and communities that we serve and finally energised for the change of our future towards a renewable energy landscape. Throughout your career in Gas Networks Ireland, you will be part of an organisation that has a strong commitment to supporting and developing our workforce today and into the future. You will also have an opportunity to get involved in our ambitious iBelong programme ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for us all to thrive. Finally, our Time to Talk Mental Health programme and our wellbeing initiatives ensure we provide support across many areas as you work in our organisation.
Gas Networks Ireland is now seeking to appoint a Supplier and Contracts Specialist.
The Role
The Supply Chain Supplier & Contracts Specialist supports the effective operation, governance, and continuous improvement of supplier, contract, and procurement data across the organisation.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Reporting & Compliance Manager, the role provides operational support to GNI staff through the effective management of the supplier registration process and the coordination of contracts administration activities within Supply Chain, including the completion of Oracle compliance requirements. The role also supports sourcing and procurement activity through the production and maintenance of key Supply Chain reports used to track progress, performance, and demand.
This is a delivery‑focused role requiring a high level of attention to detail, data accuracy, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate is expected to manage defined workstreams independently, while contributing to reporting enhancements and process improvement initiatives aligned with Supply Chain objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Act as the primary operational point of contact for supplier registration and supplier setup queries, providing timely and accurate support to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Manage the end‑to‑end supplier onboarding and maintenance process, including data validation, approval routing, and system updates in line with governance requirements.
• Perform data cleansing, quality assurance, and ongoing maintenance of supplier records to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Support the post‑award contracts lifecycle, including contract registration, amendments, extensions, and renewals.
• Support the execution of contracts and call‑off contracts, ensuring accurate setup, documentation, and alignment with approved contractual terms, frameworks, and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date contract records across Contract Management Systems (CMS), Oracle, and related platforms.
• Fulfil the ongoing management of Contract Purchase Agreements (CPAs) throughout their lifecycle, including registration, amendments, and extensions on Oracle and ROS, as appropriate.
• Support the setup, administration, and ongoing maintenance of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) and associated work orders in Maximo, ensuring alignment with approved contract terms and compliance with governance requirements.
• Monitor contract expiry dates, renewals, and expenditure, proactively highlighting risks, upcoming actions, or compliance concerns.
• Support contracts performance and compliance reporting, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and audit‑ready.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with procurement governance requirements, compliance obligations, and internal policies.
• Produce regular and ad‑hoc reports relating to supplier registration, contract status, compliance activity, and procurement operations.
• Analyse trends, volumes, and issues across supplier and contract data, highlighting risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities to inform operational decision‑making.
• Support the maintenance of KPI data sets and reporting outputs used for management oversight, governance, and audit purposes.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining processes, improving data quality, and reducing manual effort.
• Support defined Supply Chain projects or workstreams, delivering agreed actions within established timelines.
• Assist with system testing (UAT), enhancements, and reporting improvements as required.
• Maintain and update training materials, process documentation, and SharePoint content to support consistent and compliant ways of working.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Supply Chain colleagues, Finance, IT, suppliers, and business users.
• Respond to queries in a professional, timely, and customer‑focused manner, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Act as a trusted operational subject matter expert for supplier, contract, and reporting processes within Supply Chain.
• Participate in cross‑training activities to support Supply Chain operations and ensure continuity of service.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• A relevant third‑level qualification or equivalent practical experience in a related discipline.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in supplier administration, contracts administration, procurement operations, or data and reporting‑focused roles.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, with proven experience managing high‑volume, high‑accuracy data.
• Experience producing operational reports, trackers, and supporting data outputs, ideally within a regulated or governance‑led environment.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with ERP and procurement systems, such as Oracle and Service Now.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives and project‑based work within an operational environment.
• Exposure to analytics or reporting tools (e.g. Power BI or similar) is desirable.
• Familiarity with public procurement frameworks or regulated environments is an advantage.
• Experience handling confidential information and managing commercially sensitive communications with discretion.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to respond positively to changing processes, systems, and organisational requirements.
• Experience or exposure to project management methodologies is desirable.
Applications, including current Curriculum Vitae, should be emailed to the following address stating the job title and reference number in the subject line of your email: recruit@gasnetworks.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the 27th April 2026.
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
Gas Networks Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
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