Sourcing Specialist

Rubicon Consulting�is currently recruiting for a Sourcing Specialist on an initial 3 month Contract based in Northern Ireland.
Role Summary

Provide class-leading sensing devices and systems to electrical utilities and industrial customers. The product range spans sensing of multiple asset types and has a broad portfolio of advanced technology, which aid customers to understand and optimise the operating condition of key assets such as HV/MV power transformers and circuit breakers.

Member of small local Sourcing Team, ultimately supporting supply chain activities to ensure; all new, transfer projects & existing supply chain maintains delivery of a quality product, on time & best price.
� Carry out & assess RFQs criteria across multiple commodities to local / global suppliers, demonstrating focus on quality, on time delivery (replenishment strategies discussions) & best pricing.

� Support internal stakeholder/cross functional teams on 1) New Product Introductions projects (NPI), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) affecting parts/supplier changes, with focus on best delivery, quality & price.

� Support engineering project teams on supplier quotes, supplier selection, pricing, on time delivery.
� Lead cross functional periodic Supplier Reviews

� Support site Buyers / Production Quality / engineering for any escalations on component supply challenges
Qualifications / Requirements
� Previous experience of working in a senior buying role (min 2 years), ideally within a manufacturing environment, including strong understanding of inventory replenishment strategies & proven experience managing price & delivery negotiations.

� Strong negotiator, influencer & problem solver.

� Strong communicator, proficient in MS Excel

� Commercially astute

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Desirable

� 3rd level qualification

� Experience handling RFQs among global suppliers & stablishing / supporting Supplier Qualification & Approvals / Evaluation

� Experience in driving on-going Supplier Reviews

� Experience managing component shortage recovery & pro-actively managing Supply Chain risk mitigation strategies

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!