Enet is Ireland’s largest, open access network provider, building and operating the largest alternative wholesale telecoms network in Ireland.

We are seeking a highly motivated Telecom's Sourcing & Contracts Specialist to join our Procurement function. This role will be pivotal in leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating vendor agreements, and optimising supplier relationships to support cost savings and vendor base transformation across the Speed Fibre Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle—from strategic sourcing and vendor performance management to renewals and procurement operations—ensuring value delivery, compliance, and business continuity.

The role will be on a temporary basis for a 16-month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

· Identify opportunities to reduce spend, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable cost savings across the vendor portfolio.

· Foster strong vendor relationships while maintaining a commercial focus on cost reduction and value creation.

· Lead the transformation project of vendor consolidation and rationalisation projects across the Group to optimise vendor base.

· Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiations for new vendor agreements, renewals, and extensions, securing the best possible terms on pricing,

service levels, and contractual obligations.

· Proactively manage contract lifecycles, ensuring timely renewals and mitigating risks of supply disruption.

· Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, governance standards, and internal procurement policies.

· Monitor and evaluate vendor performance against agreed SLAs, KPIs, and delivery schedules.

· Partner with internal stakeholders to address vendor performance issues and escalate where necessary.

· Support group-wide initiatives to standardise procurement practices and deliver economies of scale.

· Conduct spend analysis and market benchmarking to inform sourcing strategy.

· Participate in transformation projects aimed at optimising procurement processes, tools, and reporting.

Key Skills / Qualifications:

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in a procurement/contract role

· Experience in the Telecommunications /ICT market particular SME preferred

· Third level qualification in Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Business.

· Excellent spoken and written English, with good communication skills.

· Ability to engage and negotiate with customers, colleagues, contractors, vendors, third party distributors and multiple stakeholders, forming effective relationships.

· Previous experience of change management a distinct advantage.

· Experience with Salesforce, Business Central, Oracle ideally

Speed Fibre Group (the home of Enet, Enet Communications and Magnet+) is an inclusive employer, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation we encourage you to let us know when you apply.

Sourcing & Contracts Specialist (16-month FTC)

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