Supply Manager

Opportunity to join a leading multinational site. The Supply Manager has leadership and management responsibility for the Supply Management Team and for the purchasing and contracting activities of Cork site ensuring that the required goods and services are sourced in a timely manner while maintaining quality, cost effectiveness and appropriate risk management.

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and direct all activities performed by the Supply Management team including sourcing, contracting, buying, soliciting and analyzing quotes and tenders, commercial negotiations, delivery and storage of materials if required, and other tasks related to the acquisition of goods and services.
• Develop and effectively manage relationship with key suppliers; manage escalations on behalf of Vendors and Stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong networks within the Business to fully understand business drivers, plans and priorities and their impact on material and service requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong linkages with the Supply Management organization to fully understand and implement functional initiatives, particularly in respect of strategic sourcing, in order to drive superior results for the Business.
• Ensure that the Supply Management function operates in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures
ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain, or relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional qualifications and professional designations in Supply Chain, Contracting and Commercial Management are an advantage.
• 10+ years' experience of
o Sourcing and Contracting in a commercial environment.
o Commercially managing rated and fixed price contracts, account settlements etc.
o Contract drafting and negotiation of contract terms.
o Experience in the Engineering/Oil & Gas sector is an advantage.
• 5+ years' experience in leadership positions with increasing experience of accountability and responsibility.
The Production Planner reports to the Operations Manager and is part of the Supply Chain Team including onsite purchasing, inventory and logistics. The production planner will have responsibility for all activities involved in the management and planning

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