Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Sourcing Specialist on an initial 3 month Contract based in Northern Ireland.
Role Summary
Provide class-leading sensing devices and systems to electrical utilities and industrial customers. The product range spans sensing of multiple asset types and has a broad portfolio of advanced technology, which aid customers to understand and optimise the operating condition of key assets such as HV/MV power transformers and circuit breakers.
Member of small local Sourcing Team, ultimately supporting supply chain activities to ensure; all new, transfer projects & existing supply chain maintains delivery of a quality product, on time & best price.
1. Carry out & assess RFQs criteria across multiple commodities to local / global suppliers, demonstrating focus on quality, on time delivery (replenishment strategies discussions) & best pricing.
2. Support internal stakeholder/cross functional teams on 1) New Product Introductions projects (NPI), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) affecting parts/supplier changes, with focus on best delivery, quality & price.
3. Support engineering project teams on supplier quotes, supplier selection, pricing, on time delivery.
4. Lead cross functional periodic Supplier Reviews.
5. Support site Buyers / Production Quality / engineering for any escalations on component supply challenges.
Qualifications / Requirements
1. Previous experience of working in a senior buying role (min 2 years), ideally within a manufacturing environment, including strong understanding of inventory replenishment strategies & proven experience managing price & delivery negotiations.
2. Strong negotiator, influencer & problem solver.
3. Strong communicator, proficient in MS Excel.
4. Commercially astute.
Desirable
1. 3rd level qualification.
2. Experience handling RFQs among global suppliers & establishing / supporting Supplier Qualification & Approvals / Evaluation.
3. Experience in driving ongoing Supplier Reviews.
4. Experience managing component shortage recovery & proactively managing Supply Chain risk mitigation strategies.
Our Company
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