Procurement Lead
Our client is looking for an innovative and skilled Supply Chain Strategy Leader to join their team in Cork. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence procurement and contracting strategies and enhance the overall efficiency of the supply chain.
If you're driven to improve processes, build strong partnerships, and lead teams in a dynamic environment, this role could be an excellent fit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with external suppliers to gain market insights and strengthen partnerships.
- Develop and deliver detailed Strategy Packs to the Tender Delivery Team, as well as presentations and papers for governance committee reviews.
- Conduct thorough analyses of market trends to shape strategic direction and benchmark against industry peers.
- Work closely with key stakeholders to integrate best practices in contract and procurement strategies.
- Manage frameworks and team members across multiple sites to achieve strategic goals.
- Monitor and maintain supplier performance metrics, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
- Prepare monthly supply chain strategy reports, engage with business stakeholders, and build effective cross-departmental relationships.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a procurement-oriented role with a track record in developing and executing strategic initiatives.
- Relevant third-level qualification and/or professional accreditation is preferred.
- Proven experience in end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
- Strong ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships both within and outside the organization.
- Highly motivated and dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards and achieving impactful results.
- Excellent analytical skills with a talent for identifying issues, offering solutions, and driving continuous improvement.