Description
Seeking- Category Sourcing Expert12 Months
Hybrid- Dublin
As a Category Sourcing Expert you will be responsible for handling the company's end to end sourcing operations within the ancillary products (cell site racks & cable management, tools & tool repair, etc.) within the NI&P Sourcing team. The successful candidate will be able to appraise and improve sourcing activities by analyzing the company's spending, building supplier partnerships and by identifying new savings opportunities.
Skills & Competencies
- 6+ years of sourcing experience preferable in the electronic manufacturing industry or the telecommunications industry.
- Proven track record as a sourcing expert - be able to demonstrate activities and results
- Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment
- Operate with internal & external stakeholders in a matrix environment
- Strong Presentation skills. Be able to present to senior management.
- Contracting experience - drafting, negotiating and execution
- Demonstrate creative thinking - solving problems by thinking outside of the box.
- Strong project management and leadership skills - be able to interface with global colleagues and be able to meet target dates/milestone task timeframes.
- Ability to build and sustain positive networking relationships
- Comfortable with figures and analyzing/interpreting data. Proficient in excel/powerpoint and reporting tools.
- Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP an advantage)
- Attention to detail for project management and for task completion is essential
- BSc degree in supply chain management, business administration or other appropriate qualification
Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.