Strategic Sourcing Consultant


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19th June 2019

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Dublin

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Contract

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ASAP

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Strategic Sourcing SpecialistDublin (Ireland)Start Date: ASAP My Client, a major International telecoms and network company, are currently looking for a Strategic Sourcing Consultant to join their Global Strategic Sourcing Centre of Excellence based in Dublin. As a Principal Sourcing Specialist, you will be part of a team that will control and manage one of the largest annual technology spends in the world. As the Strategic Sourcing Specialist your responsibilities will include: Lead role in supporting my clients cost savings and revenue generation business goals through the sourcing process for large spend category areasDrive all aspects of complex strategic sourcing process, including but not limited to, taking lead on contract negotiations of business and pricing terms and conditions, conducting research and providing benchmark data on pricing and/or other key termsWork with Business Partners to resolve supplier related business issuesMaximize my clients purchasing power to achieve a lower cost while mitigating riskStays current with industry trends for assigned category area, and becomes a Trusted Advisor to our Business PartnersPresent new products, technologies and services from existing or new suppliers to clients provided) Key skills required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent experienceCredentials from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), International Association for Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM) or Irish Institute of Purchasing & Materials Management (IIPMM)Experience in Strategic Sourcing, ideally in the technology areas such as Network Equipment and Infrastructure, Software Licensing, Call Center Services, Cloud, Contracted Labour, etcAbility to solve complex problems to ensure business and financial issues result in sound decisionsProject Management in complex multi-project and multi-geography environmentPMP or Prince 2 experience, desiredLean Six Sigma experience, desiredStrong interpersonal and client service skillsProficiency with Microsoft Suite applications (including PowerPoint, Excel and Word)

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