Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Our Drogheda based client is currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to join their team.

In this role you will ensure effective management, control and development of the procurement of materials and services, negotiating cost reductions and implementing contracts with suppliers. You will lead the coordination of cost reduction opportunities and improvements within the supply chain whilst reviewing alternative supply options.

This is a genuinely superb opportunity to join a business who have enjoyed sustained profitability and have a genuine focus on positive employee engagement. This role also offers hybrid working.

Role Deliverables:

• Procurement of direct and indirect goods and services , and the associated contract negotiation and management
• Development and implementation of procurement strategies for all areas of business
• Implement supplier KPIs where necessary
• Commodity tracking for core raw materials, keeping business informed of trends and influencing ongoing contract negotiation.
• Expedite materials in “real-time” to support volume manufacture, setting up Kanban and innovative logistics/supply models
• Member of the team to implement SAP Hana system
• Development of vendor relationships to ensure all deliverables; cost, quality, technical support, process control, logistics and the overall service levels are achieved, and ongoing improvements sustained
• Develop information regarding critical suppliers including capacity & forecast, ordering method and supply plans
• Drive improvements in supplier source for materials and co-ordination of qualification plans with engineering teams for approval of new suppliers and parts
• Investigate alternative processes, technology offerings and new suppliers internationally and benchmark with competitors
• Responsible for reporting the purchasing metrics to the business including cost, delivery on time, attrition levels, reject levels, payment terms etc
• Preparation of cost forecast and budget information
• Compile risk assessment of materials and the supply chain and coordinate mitigation actions and improvements
• Produce monthly spend analysis reports

Criteria:

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing and supplier management experience gained within a fast-moving manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable exposure to multi-geography supplier and vendor management processes and continuous improvement (specifically EMEA, US and APAC)
• Demonstrable experience in working with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Fluent PC skills including the full MS Office suite
• SAP HANA: ERP implementation experience
• PAICS / CIPS / IIPM or other relevant body accredited (desirable)

An attractive package is on offer with a basic salary up to €65k depending upon experience, plus a significant bonus and pension.

For further information or a confidential discussion please call +44 2890 826044 or email your CV through the link.

By applying for this role you are consenting to Energis Recruitment holding your details for a period of 12 months to be considered for other roles. As a candidate you have the right to consent or object to this.

By applying for this role you are consenting to Energis Recruitment holding your details for a period of 12 months to be considered for other roles. As a candidate you have the right to consent or object to this.

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