Category Sourcing Expert - IT Category
$31,200–$31,200 year
HybridDublin, Leinster, Ireland
Job Summary
Develop sourcing strategies and execute the full seven-step process including spend analysis, market research, supplier due diligence, RFX management, bid analysis, and contract management. Identify and evaluate potential suppliers using industry cost models to recommend selections, manage cross-functional teams, and lead contract negotiations with senior management to secure optimal cost and service guarantees. Perform financial and business data analysis to support supply base development, oversee supplier performance, and drive win-win strategies for sustainable supplier relationships while managing key categories and assigned partners.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
- Experience in Strategic Sourcing
- Knowledge of the legal language, terminologies related to contracting
- Willingness to work a flexible shift to meet work project completion requirements
- Willingness to continuously learn new tools, solutions, and emerging technologies
- Valid right to work in Ireland
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Certifications in CPSM/CPM/CIPS/CSCP
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma
- Ability to define and develop work products and deliverables, contribute to structure of work products, and provide ideas for improvement
- Ability to support engagement in conducting interviews, coordinating business workshops to collaborate with partners through Design Thinking approaches
- Ability to work independently, as directly, with limited supervision
- Experience in Ariba, SAP, Google Suite & Microsoft Suite applications
- Ability to lead meetings/conference calls and give presentations to large audiences
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