Procurement Specialist Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced procurement specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of materials, components, and services from suppliers worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the primary link between technical and commercial stakeholders, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
* Promote the use of supplier innovation and Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DfMA) into product designs through Early Supplier Involvement (ESI).
* Lead Design to Cost (DtC) and Value Engineering (VE) exercises with suppliers and engineering teams to drive cost optimization.
* Conduct RfQ competitive exercises to identify lowest Total Cost of Ownership (ToCO) sources, achieving target costs for materials and products based on defined commodity strategies.
* Implement supplier changes to reduce risk and costs, improve performance, and optimize part/supplier sourcing.
* Collaborate with internal teams to deliver product and supply base improvements that meet business needs.
* Initiate and project manage major part resourcing activities while assuring continuity of supply.
Requirements:
* Engineering or related Science Degree - QQI level 8.
* Professional experience within a Procurement/Technical capacity, preferably in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
* Manufacturing engineering experience is an advantage.
* Understanding of best practices in ESI, DfMA, DtC, VE, and Engineering Change management.
* Strong interest in developing experience with suppliers, materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
* Established commercial mindset with the ability to assess and conclude business decisions and agreements with suppliers.
Attributes and Skills:
* Understanding of various supplier manufacturing technologies and commodities, such as metal fabrication, metal machining, plastic molding, PCBA, cables, optics, and fluidics.
* Ability to influence supplier selection decisions at a Site and Strategic Procurement level.
* Proven negotiation and influencing skills with suppliers.
* Project management skills and the ability to initiate and lead supplier optimization projects on a cross-functional and cross-site basis.
* Problem-solving, planning, and analytical skills.
* Ability to collate and analyze large amounts of data for decision-making.
* Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, along with strong business writing skills and presentation skills.
* Self-directing, goal-oriented, and able to prioritize workload in an Agile environment.
* Team player who can build strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.