Category Sourcing Expert

Posted 19 October 2022
Salary €300 - €340 per day
LocationDublin
Job type Contract
Discipline Operations
Reference5242_1666185115
Contact NameMarkJames Search

Job description

Our client, a global technology business, based in Dublin, are currently hiring for a Category Sourcing Manager to crafting sourcing strategies that get the materials and services needed, at the right price and quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading global cross functional teams in the development, communication, and approval of sourcing strategies.
  • Guiding internal business partners through the supplier selection and acquisition process.
  • Negotiating, contracting, and managing supplier relationships to meet global organisational needs.
  • Monitoring internal customers and supply markets to identify savings, value streams, innovation opportunities, and changes that may impact the sourcing strategy.
  • Having year-on-year financial accountability for category performance by tracking price movements.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's/ Master's degree or relevant work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Experience in a category sourcing, Supply chain or Procurement
  • Lean Six Sigma experience.
  • Experience with SAP
  • Experience with ERP

This is a full time, contract position for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend and/or become permanent (although this is not guaranteed).

Please apply online for consideration.