Strategy Lead (Supply Chain)
Ideally coming from a construction/engineering background
Our client is a leader in the regulated water utilities service, is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Strategy Lead to support the delivery of procurement and contracting strategies.
This is a permanent opportunity which provides huge work and scope to be apart of large national projects and develop strategies and change for the organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Engage with external suppliers to gather market intelligence and build collaboration with external suppliers to support strategic objectives including sustainability.
- Develop and prepare Strategy Packs for handover of to the Tender Delivery Team in Supply Chain.
- Prepare presentations and papers for the company governance committee approval of contract and procurement strategies.
- Provide analysis of market conditions to support development of strategies for the Strategy team. Work with Supply Chain Operations and Legal to embed sustainability in Supply Chains policies, processes and templates.
- Engage and liaise with other similar utilities and government bodies both in Ireland and Europe to drive best practise in developing contracts and procurement.
- Support Tender Delivery Team in tender delivery process ensuring the tender requirements are aligned with the procurement & contracting strategy.
- Support Tender Delivery Team on the commercial aspects of the tendering process including negotiations with the Supplier.
- Engage with the external supply market and communicate requirements in a timely manner.
- Manage direct reports across various locations in the delivery of performance outputs of the Strategy Team.
- Track and maintain supplier performance targets and KPIs.
- Support Tender Delivery Team and Business Units with development of strategies for the efficient and effective sourcing of materials, services and works.
- Understand Supply Chain metrics and scorecards and collaborate with the Supply Chain Value and Performance Team.
- Raise and escalate issues relating to the Strategy Lead as appropriate.
- Update monthly reports for the Supply Chain Strategy, that support the wider Supply Chain Team.
- Liaise with business stakeholders, participate in relevant meetings, and develop strong working relationships with Supply Chain customers.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the utilities, Construction, Engineering, or similar industries is desirable.
- Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable.
- Demonstrable experience of end- to- end public procurement/strategic sourcing, category management, and experience in the area of P2P, contract management, sustainability, contract administration and supplier relationship management.
- Experience managing a team, with strong people, change management and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
- Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.
- Highly motivated individual, working to the highest professional standards and with proven ability to deliver results.
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