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VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Procurement Specialist for a global industry leader within a quarry-focused company.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression and knowledge expansion within a global organization that values its staff.
This position is based in the company's Cookstown office and is a permanent.
Fully negotiable salary, progression opportunities, and leading benefits.
Key Tasks:
* Create and execute sourcing, supplier management, and category strategies aligning with cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
* Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
* Monitor global market conditions and address supply chain disruptions proactively.
* Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies to maximize value.
* Manage supplier relationships, focusing on cost reduction and product improvement.
* Search for new capacities, technologies, and capabilities locally and regionally.
* Conduct supplier selection, validation, and assess scalability.
* Perform cost analysis to ensure quality at the lowest cost.
* Partner with stakeholders to meet sourcing needs.
* Collaborate with engineering for product standardization.
* Manage sourcing for new product launches.
* Work across organizational levels to meet sourcing goals.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and address gaps.
* Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
* Ensure supplier adherence to standards and policies.
* Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms.
* Resolve disputes and maintain positive relationships.
* Achieve contractual and internal customer satisfaction.
The Ideal Person:
* Negotiation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
* Experience with ERP systems.
* Experience with supplier onboarding and decision-making.
* Experience with RFP/RFI processes.
* Attention to detail and pipeline management skills.
* Critical thinking and communication skills.
* Minimum of 3 years procurement experience.
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