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VENDOR DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Company:IRISH EXECUTIVE JOBS |
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Job Reference Number |
14011789 |
Client ID: |
RI/IEJ-287-VDC |
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Posted On: |
Aug 21 2009 |
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Location: |
MEATH, DUBLIN NORTH |
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Job Type: |
Permanent |
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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REPORTS TO: Materials Manager
Position Summary: Responsible for souring the required product and developing vendor relationships to ensure our competitiveness in the market.
1 Principle Responsibilities:
1.1 Work with Product Managers, Business Development Manager and Regional Sales Managers to identify and meet product requirements in the market place
1.2 Identify alternative, market acceptable, more competitively priced medical products and services.
1.3 Identify and present best value options to the market.
1.4 Work with customers in order to provide optimal solutions and strategies in alignment with their business requirement and objectives.
1.5 Ensure that the company’s vendors have the necessary capabilities to meet the demanding and changing needs of our business and the needs of our customers.
1.6 Liase with Buyers to improve supplier performance on all aspects of their service, with particular focus on improved pricing.
1.7 Ensure that contracts are negotiated and established reflecting the company’s requirements
1.8 Identify and implement best practice models throughout the business
1.9 Carry out projects and duties as assigned by your manager in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner.
1.10 Frequent travel to achieve vendor development required.
2 Education / Experience
2.1 Educated to degree level with Medical Product knowledge preferable
2.2 Fluency in German preferable, fluency in French advantageous
2.3 Proven track record in supplier relationship development
2.4 Expert in negotiation, 5yrs experience at a senior level
2.5 Track record of successfully developing and managing internal and external relationships
3 Personal Characteristics
3.1 Must have a flexible approach to work and be capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
3.2 Analytical skills, with a high attention to detail and accuracy are essential
3.3 Good commercial understanding and numerical ability
3.4 Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
3.5 Ability to communicate effectively and work with colleagues, vendors and customers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
3.6 Ability to analyse information, draw conclusions and make sound and timely decisions.
3.7 Ability to deal with ambiguity, rapidly prioritise and respond to change quickly.
3.8 Highly motivated and a self-starter
If you are interested in this position:
The Recruitment Consultant dealing with this role is Stephen Mathew.
Email a copy of your CV to: info@irishexecutivejobs.ie with the CLIENT ID
RI/ IEJ-287-VDC in the strictest of confidence. Alternatively call us on: +353(0)74 9113680.
