Hartland Tech Search Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
My Client is a Global Telecommunications and Professional Services business at the cutting edge of mobile, telematics and fixed line telecommunications and you have the chance of joining their procurement centre of excellence.
Role Description
This is a hybrid 12 month contract role located in Dublin for a Category Sourcing Manager. The role involves managing the sourcing activities for IT Services and will involve vendor selection, RFP Management, negotiation, and relationship management. The position allows for largely remote work with around 3 days per month in the Dublin office - although an alternative location in Limerick is also available.
Typically the Software providers you deal with in this role might be based in the United States or India so working hours are usually 10:00 - 18:00 - there is some flexibility on this of course.
Qualifications
* Strong background in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
* Experience in telecom or IT industries dealing with technology suppliers
* Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
* Ability to analyze market trends and make data-driven decisions
* Effective communication and organizational skills
In an ideal world you might have direct experience of managing the procurement of IT software services and managing ongoing relationships with such suppliers. Naturally, candidates with transferrable skills will be considered.
The role requires that candidates are already in situ in Ireland and are either Irish citizens or in possession of a Stamp 4 visa. Candidates not in either of the above categories cannot be considered.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
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