Associate Sourcing Manager

Permanent Contract - Carrigtwohill, Cork (hybrid)

The Associate Sourcing Manager will support the development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities in assigned suppliers and/or commodities; with goal to obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. The Associate Sourcing Manager will support the development and implementation of strategies and projects related to cost reduction initiatives, new product development, supply base optimization and rationalization, quality improvements, risk assessments, and contract negotiations

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

• Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.

What you will do

• Supporting cross functional teams to develop best in class strategic sourcing strategies for assigned suppliers and/or commodities in support of business objectives

• Supporting the implementation of supplier and/or commodity strategy which will include spend/supply assessments, consolidation strategy, sourcing selection, financial and make v’s buy analyses.  

• Represent the ‘voice of the supplier’ in the organization                                 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders on contract strategy for suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce when applicable.                   

• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses.                                                                                       

• Responsible for assuring cost standards are established for annual operating budgets. 

• May mentor / provide support for graduate /entry level positions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience

• 8 Years experience, of which at least 4+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development.

• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration.

• Strong analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.                                             

• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.              

• Excellent PC Literacy (Excel, SharePoint, ERP Systems).                                                                    

• Proven Project Management capability   with demonstrated results.                                                                                 

• Stakeholder Management