Strategic Sourcing Manager
7 days ago
VANRATH is assisting with the recruitment of a Procurement Manager for a leading global industry player. This presents a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to progress their career within a company that values its staff. The role will be based in Cookstown office - a permanent position with a fully negotiable salary, excellent progression opportunities and leading benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and execute sourcing, supplier management and category strategies that align with cost, quality and delivery objectives.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities and risks within various categories.
- Monitor global market conditions and proactively address potential supply chain disruptions.
- Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies to optimize total value of ownership.
- Manage supplier relationships, focusing on cost reduction, product improvement and ensuring production, delivery and capacity requirements.
- Actively search for new capacities, technologies and capabilities locally and regionally.
- Conduct supplier selection and validation, establish pricing structures and assess suppliers' scalability.
- Perform detailed cost analysis of components and manufacturing processes to ensure the highest quality at the lowest cost.
- Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced materials and services meet business needs.
- Collaborate with Engineering to develop repeatable or standard product structures for simplified product allocation.
- Act as Procurement liaison for new product launches, managing sourcing activities to meet project cost and timeline goals.
- Collaborate effectively across organizational levels, sites, functions, businesses and regions to achieve sourcing goals.
- Ensure procurement practices comply with all regulatory requirements, identifying and addressing any gaps.
- Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure suppliers adhere to regulatory requirements, company policies and ethical standards.
- Negotiate contracts with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to secure favorable pricing, terms and lead times.
- Resolve disputes, develop win/win solutions and maintain positive relationships.
- Achieve optimal contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrated negotiation, problem-solving and leadership skills.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Comfortable onboarding, collaborating and decision-making in relation to supplier selection.
- Experience with RFP/RFI systems and processes.
- A continuous improvement mindset.
- The ability to manage a robust pipeline and pay attention to detail.
- Critical thinking ability and excellent communication skills.
- A minimum of 3 years procurement experience.
About VANRATH:
VANRATH is a highly professional group of people who are not just happy to look at your CV, they want to know you as a person. We have a very dynamic organisation with exceptional good experience. Sean worked with me throughout the entire process of sourcing a position tailored to my interests and previous experience. I would highly recommend the company to anyone interested in a new position. I have found Robbie Lemon and Vanrath very take an interest in your career. A very dynamic organisation. I would recommend both Robbie and Vanrath to everyone.
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