Category Sourcing Manager

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Sanderson Full time
Category/Sourcing Manager - Network Infrastructure & Power

As a Category/Sourcing Expert you will be responsible for handling end to end sourcing operations within the ancillary products (cell site racks & cable management, tools & tool repair, etc.) within this sourcing team. You will analyse & improve sourcing by looking at the company's spending, building supplier partnerships & identifying new savings opportunities

Responsibilities
  • Manage the company's passive product suppliers & ensure supplier contracts are managed & maintained on ARIBA.
  • Generate & implement category management sourcing strategies with business partners & with category intelligence team.
  • Analyse & calculate annual spend & annual cost savings opportunities.
  • Prepare & agree supplier negotiation strategies.
  • Conduct contract negotiations with supplier & appropriate teams, & secure profitable deals.
  • Lead RFX projects for product tenders & collaborate with team stakeholders.
  • Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency – question the day to day activities that can deliver further improvements.
  • Build & foster US team relationships with business stakeholders & with your peers.
  • Perform cost & scenario analysis, as well as pricing benchmarking.
  • Identify supply risks & apply risk minimizing techniques in line with corporate policies.
  • Discover & partner with trustworthy suppliers.
  • Ability to execute projects from beginning to end with emphasis on attention to detail. Item pricing & item data management is an essential function within this role.
  • Experience in summarising & presenting scope of work & supplier selection solutions to internal clients.
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 & results
  • Understanding of market dynamics & 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 & execution
  • Demonstrate creative thinking – solving problems by thinking outside of the box.
  • Strong project management & leadership skills – be able to interface with global colleagues & be able to meet target dates/milestone task timeframes.
  • Can build & sustain positive networking relationships
  • Comfortable with figures & analysing/interpreting data. Proficient in Excel/PowerPoint & reporting tools.
  • Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP an advantage)
  • Attention to detail for project management & for task completion is essential
  • BSc degree in supply chain management, business administration or other appropriate qualification

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