Procurement Contract Specialist - North Dublin. Our client seeks a Procurement Contract Specialist with a blend of operational practicality on ascertaining value for money on non-material purchases, and a pragmatic approach to the process of soliciting information/pricing through to contract establishment and monitoring performance thereafter. Key tasks and responsibilities: Manage RFI/Q/P's and tenders for various CAPEX projects, contract renewals, and general spend in the areas of non-material expenditure regarding facilities, services, freight etc. Structure and maintain an AVL for non-material purchases. Drive value for money cost initiatives that improve site OPEX costs Propose use of relevant e-tendering tools/digital procurement tools for appropriate contractual purchases. Provide relevant commercial support to buyer/purchasing functions and assist in negotiations on major spend projects. Lead major cross-functional projects on behalf of Operational Procurement Participate in continuous improvements across both indirect and direct (Procurement) supply chain requirements Manage contract compliance for the site regarding all vendors Interested applicants should have: Level 8 qualification in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline A qualification in contract law or a distinct understanding of same in an operational context Minimum of 5 years' relevant professional working experience directly in the area of procurement/indirect procurement/vendor negotiations Experience in negotiating commercial contracts and tenders including CAPEX and OPEX Team player, cable of building strong and influential peer relationships. Solid working knowledge of Procurement tools, processes, KPIs and reporting, including use of digital tools Developed problem solving skills Financially astute regarding impact of negotiated decisions / justification for decision Analytical, with an ability to use data to endorse decision making. Ability to interact and influence supplier behaviour and manage escalations. Excellent oral communication, business writing and presentation skills. Skilled negotiator with a wider perspective on the value of non-monetary terms Skills: procurement indirect capex