Sourcing Managers – Supply Chain

R.T.Lane Recruiting Talent

Cork

Looking for the next exciting move in your career? Well, R.T Lane Recruitment are currently seeking a number of Sourcing Managers – Supply Chain for a Global Medical Device company based in Cork and in Limerick. This position represents an exciting opportunity for a broad minded, strategic, dynamic individual to become part of the Global senior management team. You will be responsible for guiding the teams in the development and implementation of a number of sourcing strategies to optimize the supply chain, in terms of quality, services and cost. Key Areas of Responsibility. Lead a team of sourcing managers to drive supplier strategy toward aggressive cost improvement and performance targets. Influence the organization across departments to support the Commodity and/or CM / OEM strategy and make sound decisions on supplier strategy and business development direction. Management responsibilities include setting structure for the sourcing organization, identifying appropriate talent, developing job descriptions, objectives, Key Performance Indicators and performance goals. Partner across departments/divisions to implement consistent global sourcing strategy and processes. Responsibilities include: Supplier and market analysis, Cost modeling, Supplier negotiations, Contract management, Supplier performance management, Supplier Selection, and Commodity Strategy. Support companywide initiatives to develop and implement decision support and data systems to enhance supply chain decision making and performance monitoring. Demonstrated peer leadership and influence at a senior management level. Qualifications and Knowledge Skills required: 10+ years of experience in Operations and/or Quality functions. Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain Mgt, Engineering, Finance or equivalent experience. Experience in medical device or other regulated industry preferred. Supply Chain and/or Medical Device quality certifications or training is desired. Experience developing, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts to include: supply and quality agreements (QAA. Experience managing commodities and/or strategic sourcing teams in a manufacturing environment. Ability to lead and influence across multiple departments and levels. Financial analysis and negotiation skills required at complex levels. Strategic analysis skills required. Understanding of procurement strategy and commodity management in a manufacturing environment. For more information on this role and others, please contact Anne Gough at R.T. Lane Recruitment on 022 26006 TODAY! This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2696 days ago