Strategic Sourcing Lead

Job location: Antrim

Salary: Negotiable, to be discussed.

Hours: 40

Worktime: 8.40am - 5.20pm to be confirmed.

Closing date: 20/01/2022

Employer: Randox Laboratories

Business: Randox Laboratories

Address: 55 Diamond Road

Crumlin

Postcode: BT29 4QY

Telephone: 028 94422413

Email: recruitment@randox.com

Website: randox.getgotjobs.co.uk/

Job Duties: Key Responsibilities:Being mindful of the overall business strategy, you will manage and drive key sourcing activities for business projects ensuring that they are delivered on time and to budget with appropriate risk management.Building robust relationships with key stakeholders across the business, including R&D, Manufacturing and New Product Development Project GroupsDeveloping and building a strong network of global suppliers with the capability of helping us meet current and future business needsPrepare and send RFQ for sourcing projects; conduct bid analysis, negotiations, and contract/supplier development as needed.Lead supplier qualifications / certifications for production materialsPerform supplier audits and verify supplier capability

Qualifications / Experience: Essential Criteria: Qualified to degree level (at least 2:1) in a Science, Engineering or Business related disciplineSourcing experience in complex markets globally.Proven capability in negotiating sourcing deals in complex markets.Good supplier and contract management experience.Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.Strong presentation and reporting skills.Ability to travel extensively to domestic and international locations in order to enhance relations, improve operations, or analyse and remedy supplier issues.Excellent verbal, written, and cross-cultural communication skills.Desirable Criteria: Project management experience would be an asset.Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.Mechanical/technical aptitude, including but not limited to, ability to read technical diagrams and drawings to determine product specifications.

Application Method: Apply on line via the link https://randox.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/fd9b0001-fec9-411d-bf42-847097c9f416

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