Company:Dawn MeatsJob Title:Junior BuyerLocation:Grannagh, Co. WaterfordReporting to:Group Strategic Procurement ManagerContract type:6 Month Fixed Term Contract with the potential for extension based on performance and business needs.Role Summary:We wish to recruit a Procurement Specialist – Junior Buyer to join our Group Strategic Procurement team based at our head office in Waterford. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the team through best-in-class sourcing practices and by adhering to best practice procedures, delivering a quality service, and maximising value for money and cost efficiencies on behalf of the Group. Full Training will be provided.This is a FTC role. The Categories of focus are primarily production critical consumables. The candidate will be a resource also across the Services, Packaging and sustainability buying teams.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be based at our Group Offices in Grannagh, Waterford and will support & be responsible for;Supporting the Group Strategic Procurement Manager on behalf of the sites in both Ireland and the UK;Supporting Cross-functional teams with their project objectives;Promoting best procurement practices across the Group;Development sourcing strategies;Development of risk mitigation strategies;Researching and Prequalifying for new suppliers;Researching & Analysing new potential projects;Following market trends to identify products which are fit for the purpose;Preparing tender documentation & analysing responses;Negotiating prices with suppliers;Involved in writing up contracts & terms of sale;Managing supplier relationships;Problem Solving disputes and claims with suppliers;Keep approved supplier product programs up to date;Preparing reports & reporting to Senior Managers & Executives;Project Deployment & Managing Change;Project Managing Categories;Crisis Management Unexpected Events;QualificationsYour role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy and changing environment.The ideal candidate will have or can demonstrate:The ability to build and maintain a good team and cross-functional relationships;The ability both written and verbal to clearly communicate to the relevant stakeholders;The ability to lead by example and develop other team members;The ability to Focus on continuous improvement and implementation of problem-solving techniques;The ability to implement good follow-up and control in all aspects of the role;The ability to plan, schedule and organise priority tasks as necessary;Some Supply Chain knowledge;Some Project Management knowledge.Experience:IT proficient to an advanced standard in Microsoft Office and in particular Microsoft Excel;Relevant 3rd level qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business is desirable.INDLP