Eir evo talent are currently seeking applicants for a Senior Buyer
This is a 5 month Contract Role and the client is located in Dublin.
Work Model: 3 to 4 days in office
Key Responsibilities
* Lead sourcing activities related to procurement of enterprise and engineering software licenses.
* Negotiation of complex software agreements while ensuring compliance to corporate governance requirements.
* Support global category manager for software in execution of the sourcing category strategy.
* Development and maintenance of strong relationships with internal stakeholders ensuring timely renewals of software agreements.
* Work with cross functional organizations in the delivery of strategic sourcing requirements.
* Continuous monitoring of internal customers and supply markets for changes that may impact the sourcing strategy.
* Financial performance monitoring of Software category vs prior year and baseline basis.
* Supplier relationship management to ensure continuity of supply and risk management.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Strong commercial acumen required for effective cost management.
* Expert negotiation skills.
* Expert understanding of the End User Licence Agreements and SaaS agreements.
* Strong relationship and interpersonal skills to be applied in working with partners across the entire contract life cycle.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced matrixed environment.
* Expert knowledge of the best sourcing practices and the methodologies used for this category of IT supplier/partner.
* Project Management in complex multi-project and multi-geography environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (including PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
* Leadership experience.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving skills.
* Highly driven and motivated.
Bonus
* Masters Degree in Business or equivalent.
* Supply Chain qualifications (e.g. CIPS, IIPMM).
If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so via the relevant link. If you would like to discuss this role in confidence, please contact shaunagh.poyntz@eirevo.ie directly.
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