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Sourcing Specialist

ID
14847
Location
Galway, Ireland
Role Type
Contract
Contact
Hannah Doyle
Email
engineering@hero.ie
Phone
+353 86 107 0950
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Sourcing Specialist

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Job Title: Sourcing Specialist

Location: Galway, Cork, or Tipperary (based on candidate preference)

Contract Type: 12-month contract with a strong potential for permanent placement.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyse indirect spend data, particularly within HR services, contingent labor, facilities, construction, and maintenance (MRO), as well as machinery and equipment procurement.
  • Conduct detailed spend analysis to assess current expenditures, supplier base, and potential new suppliers.
  • Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics.
  • Provide periodic and ad hoc spend analysis reports to management.
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing events, including:
    • Price negotiations
    • Vendor quote tracking
    • Supplier selection
    • Contract review and approval
  • Support stakeholder identification and engagement.
  • Assist Sourcing Managers in strategic planning and project execution.
  • Coordinate analytics for internal and external data, including e-sourcing support.
  • Contribute to negotiation strategy development.
  • Facilitate supplier screening and selection processes.
  • Analyse supplier performance, including financials and capabilities.
  • Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives.
  • Execute sourcing and category management tasks for assigned projects.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to secure goods and services at optimal costs.

Experience and Skills:

  • Education: Level 8 degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Construction, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years in purchasing or a business function.
  • Strong analytical skills, with experience in spend data analysis and reporting.
  • Background in MRO, machinery, or engineering is an advantage.
  • Experience working in a global organisation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP and Ariba experience preferred).
  • Project management experience is a plus.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Our Vision: To be recognised as the best STEM Contracting & Permanent Recruitment company and the Employer of Choice for top performing Recruiters.

For further information on this role please contact Hannah Doyle on 086 107 0950 or Engineering@hero.ieCheck out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/

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