Sourcing Analyst

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Currently hiring for a sourcing analyst based in Dublin for an initial 6 months contract for one of my leading telecommunication clientsSourcing is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies to leverage relationships across the enterprise to achieve best total value. Category management strategies and execution, supplier relationship management, negotiation, risk management and supply base performance management. The successful candidate will be a dynamic professional with a transformational approach to Sourcing, with the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to design and execute strategies in a global environment supporting the Managed Services Category.You will be responsible for ensuring that category strategy's result in and generate roadmaps of savings and value streams, and where appropriate, innovation opportunities.Responsible for negotiation planning and contracting with suppliers, ensuring that agreements reflect client needs globally & Responsible for executing supplier relationship management activities for key assigned suppliers within the assigned category's, with oversight regarding supplier relationship management.Experience Required:Bachelor's degree in a related field

* Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a similar role

* Strong negotiation skills and cost management practices

* Excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving skills

* Ability to work in a fast paced matrixed global environment

* Project Management in complex multi-project and multi-geography environment

* Lean Six Sigma experience, desired

* Proficiency with SAP & Microsoft Suite applications (including PowerPoint, Excel and Word)Please apply with updated CV & I will get in touch with more information!Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.