Supplier Manager S12029

Supplier Manager – Automotive industry

Dublin 18

The Supplier Manager is part of the Services & Operations team and is responsible for managing the objectives to:

• Build and manage excellent relationships with Manufacturers and Key Partners to ensure the business can deliver best in class solutions to our customers

• Negotiate Commercial terms and Service Level Agreements with all Partners and Suppliers

• Enable and drive change in relation to internal processes

• Liaise and steer collaboration with internal business partners of value streams to understand their needs

• Act in line with business ethics and Procurement Policies and as a professional partner to suppliers

• Ensure the development of processes and tools that support the business being perceived as a professional partner

• This role will involve working both within Head Office and being on the road on a proportional basis

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, prepare and execute comprehensive SLA‘s with commercial terms with KPI deliverable with all suppliers

• Responsible for keeping Supplier Contract and Contact database updated

• Establish, manage and continuously develop relationship with suppliers

• Schedule and manage quarterly review meetings with Key suppliers and stakeholders with minutes and follow up action points

• Compile statistics on purchasing and monitor bonuses, volumes and financial targets

• Ensure continuous focus on efficiency and cost effectiveness identifying target areas

• Responsible for ensuring we are adhering to KYS processes & policies

• Work according to the group and local procurement guidelines

• Research the marketplace for appropriate potential partners for a range of services for the company

• Work with the Relationship Manager in relation to any Supplier issues

• Support execution of company‘s strategy, goals and policies

• Contact person for Global Procurement

• Contribute to annual profit, forecasts in the annual plan (budget) and customer satisfaction targets

Business acumen and Operational knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of and experience in negotiations and concluding of agreements

• Excellent analytical and IT skills especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Develop purchasing strategies and policies based on the needs of the business

• Regular Meetings and telephone contact with suppliers to ensure good relationships

• Supplier Evaluation and Analysis of purchasing statistics

• Experienced with Dealer management systems (DMS) including manufacturer warranty and goodwill claim recovery processes and procedures

• Project and change management.

Personal characteristics

• Self-motivated, pro active and can work well under pressure

• Full clean drivers license

• Coordinated and organized, attention to detail and work independently

• Positive about changes, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Team oriented, strong sense of responsibility and accountability

Education & experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Motor industry role

• 3+ years‘ experience in Procurement area

• Excellent Negotiation & interpersonal skills

• Experience with Supplier Relationship management, Process Implementation

• Fluent in English

• Excellent communication, writing, reporting and presentation skills

• Proven track record in similar role

For more information please send your CV to Carol in confidence through the link.

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