Fantastic new opportunity now available for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join a market leader in the FMCG sector. This is a permanent role based in their Dublin site with hybrid working options.
This Senior Procurement Specialist will work with a dynamic team to implement procurement strategy, build relationships with key suppliers and offers the opportunity to make this role your own. Joining a company who has gone through an exciting phase of growth, this role brings with it a huge potential for career progression.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Manage all phases of strategic sourcing and manage the RFP process, benchmarking, negotiations, contract/pricing review and sales, margin and stockholding.
* Build strong collaborative relationships with both existing & potential supply base along with key departments across the company.
* Identify new suppliers as required and assist in timely and efficient onboarding of approved new vendors.
* Build and maintain category knowledge, apply best practices around sourcing approach, supplier selection, total cost of ownership and negotiation tactics.
* Support the procurement team with several key activities including financial forecasting, budget management, category strategy creation, buy plans, etc.
* Plan and develop range plans for both core and seasonal buys.
* Strategic planning both at product and category level.
* Develop and deliver key reporting metrics for the business.
Key requirements
* 3+ years in buying or category management with demonstrably strong negotiation skills essential.
* Experienced user of Excel and SAP.
* Experience within FMCG or a retail environment beneficial.
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