Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Mydas Recruitment are specialists in sourcing candidates to the manufacturing & engineering sectors.

Due to recent expansion, our client, a leading manufacturing organisation have a requirement for a buyer / sourcing specialist to join their well established team.

Candidates should have experience of:

Principal accountabilities:

• Negotiate, administrate and control supplier contracts to ensure continuity of contractual cover.
• Prepare and issue requests for request for proposals to supply base.
• Identify and realise cost optimisation opportunities and support sites /business units with appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Manage the application of contractual remedies against breaches.
• Support the development of new sources of supply and establish strategic alliances.
• Maintain all Sourcing related systems to the highest levels of data accuracy.
• Commercial liaison including resolution of claims.
• Cost management.

Candidate Requirements:

Candidates must have a minimum of an HNC in a business related subject or relevant professional qualification (e.g. CPIM, CIPS) and a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience within a Sourcing or Procurement role.

Candidates with lesser qualifications but with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience will also be considered.

Candidates must have solid IT skills and be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of ERP/MRP systems.

Long term contract

competitive rate