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PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - PERMANENT
Company:COLLINS MCNICHOLAS RECRUITMENT |
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Job Reference Number |
14566379 |
Client ID: |
RI/CJ36608 |
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Posted On: |
Feb 7 2012 |
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Location: |
CORK |
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Job Type: |
Permanent |
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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Job Purpose :
Develop / lead the implementation of sourcing strategies for all items or services within an assigned category to achieve annual productivity improvement while maintaining or improving service levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in cross-functional teams to support global supplier evaluation and selection.
- Optimise company-wide procurement within the assigned category.
- Manage and develop suppliers to achieve on-going productivity achievements.
- Support Strategic Sourcing in developing and implementing sourcing strategies for defined category, to achieve annual productivity improvements while maintaining or improving service levels. Ensure input of assigned plant is provided into category strategy development.
- Interface with core functions such as quality, engineering, and product developments to support new product launches and drive productivity improvements.
- Drive compliance within the plant in adherence to the category strategy and approved preferred supplier list. Achieve spend productivity targets at assigned location within specific category.
- Analyze and plan products and/or services in support of assigned area(s) at the best possible total cost. Maintains strong relationships with customers and suppliers for on-going improvements. Measure and track supplier performance.
- Work with Receiving, Accounts Payable and other departments as required to resolve issues, reconcile errors and correct the root cause of problems.
- Establishing the Vendor relationship from a Cork perspective
- Appraisal of Vendor as per Vendor Approval SOP's
- Establishing compliant Vendor files
- Establishing correct Vendor data on SAP (Including Info records /source lists)
- Ensuring correct Storage / H+S data / Proofs etc and any other requirements are captured and correctly reflected in the System.
- Communicating EOQ /min runs or prices breaks for Vendors.
- Assess Vendor risks and advice on Stock holding policy and lead time.
- Transitioning to new Vendors as per Corporate Purchasing Plan.
- Lead the Yearly Standard Cost Setting as part of the Budgeting process
- Deal directly with Vendors on mid to long term supply issues / relationship issues.
- Establish meaningful metrics to review Vendor performance (aspects other than those captured for Delivery /Quality).
- Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
- With general supervisory direction, assist Process Development engineers/teams in the development of products, processes and equipment.
Typical Experience and Education Guidelines
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or fully APICs qualified with a minimum of 5 years of progressive business experience.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and customer service skills with an ability to implement new programs.
- Sourcing experience and specific category knowledge preferred.
- The individual should possess broad business perspective, financial acumen and the following characteristics.
- Strong working knowledge of Procurement practices, sourcing and supplier selection and performance.
- Strong leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to promote change within an organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills along with effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new procedures/processes in a matrix organization.
Excellent package on offer to the right candidate - For additional information please contact Alison on 021 4809118 or email: alison.tait@collinsmcnicholas.ie
