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Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

VanrathCookstown
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Description

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Procurement Specialist for a Global Industry Leader within a Quarry focused company.

This proves to be a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to progress their career and widen their knowledge in a Global organisation that places immense value on their staff.

This role will be based in the company's Cookstown office -

  • Permanent
  • role

Salary

Fully Negotiable+ Progression Opportunities & Leading Benefits

Key Tasks :

  • Create and execute sourcing, supplier management, and category strategies that align with cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within various categories.
  • Monitor global market conditions and proactively address potential supply chain disruptions.
  • Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies to optimize total value of ownership.
  • Manage supplier relationships, focusing on cost reduction, product improvement, and ensuring production, delivery, and capacity requirements.
  • Actively search for new capacities, technologies, and capabilities locally and regionally.
  • Conduct supplier selection and validation, establish pricing structures, and assess suppliers' scalability.
  • Perform detailed cost analysis of components and manufacturing processes to ensure the highest quality at the lowest cost.
  • Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced materials and services meet business needs.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to develop repeatable or standard product structures for simplified product allocation.
  • Act as Procurement liaison for new product launches, managing sourcing activities to meet project cost and timeline goals.
  • Collaborate effectively across organizational levels, sites, functions, businesses, and regions to achieve sourcing goals.
  • Ensure procurement practices comply with all regulatory requirements, identifying and addressing any gaps.
  • Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure suppliers adhere to regulatory requirements, company policies, and ethical standards.
  • Negotiate contracts with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to secure favorable pricing, terms, and lead times.
  • Resolve disputes, develop win / win solutions, and maintain positive relationships.
  • Achieve optimal contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction

    • The Ideal Person :

  • Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving, and leadership skills.
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Comfortable onboarding, collaborating, and decision making in relation to supplier selection.
  • Experience with RFP / RFI systems and processes.
  • A continuous improvement mindset.
  • The ability to manage a robust pipeline and pay attention to detail.
  • Critical thinking ability and excellent communication skills.
  • A minimum of 3 years procurement experience