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

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