Supply Base Engineer Job in Dublin
Job Description:
The Supply Base Engineer shall have responsibility for the selection and management between the company and the 3rd Party Suppliers. They will work with third party contractors to assure continuity of supply of purchased products and streamline the supply process to improve efficiency and value.
Role / Responsibilities:
* Implement procurement strategy for goods and services as they relate to the 3rd Party outsourced markets.
* Assure sourcing plans and decisions made are congruent with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.
* Locate and select potential sources of materials and services.
* Partner with quality and safety organizations to perform supplier evaluations/audits.
* Work with Legal and Purchasing as needed for contract negotiation.
* Manage and administer contracts and purchase orders from award to completion as well as ensuring contract compliance.
* Manage the technical transfer to the Contract Manufacturing Suppliers
* Develop and lead Supplier Management programs that focus on Quality, Productivity and Innovation.
* Reduce the number of suppliers while developing a preferred supply base to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.
* Standardize across suppliers, raw materials and processes.
* Maintain consistent and robust purchasing procedures across locations.
* Partner with stakeholders to exploit the full potential of sourcing.
* Work with counterparts, and suppliers as needed developing synergies and alternate sources of supply.
* Provide exceptional customer support with highest ethical standards.
* Become a resource for operational purchasing organization issues.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal customers, i.e. Marketing, TCS, PD, Quality, SHE etc.
* Develop risk mitigation strategies for key products in the portfolio
* Deliver cost savings to the business
Skills Experience:
* 5- 10 years experience in a Manufacturing environment
* Strong Negotiation and Project Management skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Customer Orientation, Teamwork, Strategic Agility, Drive for Results
* 50% travel is required for this position