Operational Procurement Specialist - North Dublin

• Fostering strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Advance the performance and optimise the operational supply base including the development of underperforming and risk suppliers.
• Support New Product Introduction project activities.
• Lead major cross-functional projects representing Operational Procurement.
• Manage resourcing/dual source procurement programs in alignment with Strategic Procurement.
• Support the buying team with supplier escalations to resolution.
• Support the Operational Procurement Manager with attendance at various meetings and DOA.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (QQI level 8).
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience within a Planning, Logistics or Procurement function, preferably in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Direct buying experience an advantage.
• Proven experience working within a complex supply chain and leading supply issues to resolution.
• Strong Team Player, capable of building strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to conduct and lead meetings effectively across various functions.
• Good working knowledge of procurement tools, processes, methods, and reports.
• Ability to work on own initiative with problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
• Project Management skills: ability to implement process improvements at a site and team level to completion.
• Analytical skills: the ability to collate and analyse data for appropriate decision making.

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