Senior Procurement Specialist

2 days ago


Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Rubicon Consulting Full time
Job Overview

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Senior Procurement Specialist on an initial 3-month contract based in Northern Ireland.

Role Summary:

As a key member of our small local sourcing team, you will be responsible for supporting supply chain activities to ensure the delivery of quality products on time and at best price. Your focus will be on providing class-leading sensing devices and systems to electrical utilities and industrial customers.

We are looking for a highly experienced individual with strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of managing price and delivery negotiations. You will be working closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, engineering change orders, and supplier selection.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out and assess RFQs across multiple commodities to local/global suppliers, demonstrating focus on quality, on-time delivery, and best pricing.
  • Support internal stakeholders/cross-functional teams on new product introductions projects (NPI), engineering change orders (ECOs) affecting parts/supplier changes, with focus on best delivery, quality, and price.
  • Lead cross-functional periodic supplier reviews.
  • Support site buyers/production quality/engineering for any escalations on component supply challenges.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Previous experience of working in a senior buying role (min 2 years), ideally within a manufacturing environment, including strong understanding of inventory replenishment strategies and proven experience managing price and delivery negotiations.
  • Strong negotiator, influencer, and problem solver.
  • Strong communicator, proficient in MS Excel.
  • Commercially astute.

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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