Your new company
Hays Procurement is partnering with Ireland's national regulated water utility, responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland.
Your new role
Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Strategy Lead who will support the delivery of procurement and contracting strategies to support the various functions and will contribute to the overall performance of the Supply Chain process.Reporting to a Supply Chain Strategy Manager, This role is responsible for the development of procurement and contract strategies through market engagement, stakeholder management and benchmarking with peer organisations.
• Engage with external suppliers to gather market intelligence and build collaboration with external suppliers.
• Develop and prepare Strategy Packs for handover to the Tender Delivery Team in Supply Chain.
• Prepare presentations and papers for Uisce Éireann governance committee approval of contract and procurement strategies.
• Provide analysis of market conditions to support development of strategies for the Strategy team.
• Engage and liaise with other similar utilities and government bodies both in Ireland and Europe to drive best practise in developing contracts and procurement.
• Support Tender Delivery Team in tender delivery process ensuring the tender requirements are aligned with the procurement & contracting strategy.
• Support Tender Delivery Team on the commercial aspects of the tendering process including negotiations with the Supplier.
• Engage with the external supply market and communicate UÉ requirements in a timely manner.
• Manage UÉ Frameworks as required.
What you'll need to succeed
• A minimum of 5 years experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable.• Relevant third level qualifications and or accreditation is desirable.• Demonstrable experience of end- to- end public procurement/strategic sourcing, category management, and experience in the area of P2P, contract management, contract administration and supplier relationship management.• Demonstrated people management ability, proactive development, motivation and engagement of staff.• Experience managing a team with strong people, change management and conflict resolution skills.• Ability to develop and maintain effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally.• Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.• Highly motivated individual, working to the highest professional standards and with proven ability to deliver results.• Excellent analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and propose and implement solutions.• Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements.• Proactively identifying new areas of improvement and using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job.
What you'll get in return
Desirable 24-month contract to hone your skills in all things Public Sector Procurement. Join a lively, agile and collaborative team where good culture and support is at the heart of everything they do. Based in Dublin 2, candidates will be expected to work in the office 2 days per week. With anticipated hours of 35 hours per week. Many other staff benefits and bonus structures are on offer for successful candidates.