Strategic Procurement Specialist

About the Position

Cpl is currently partnering with a well-established manufacturing group based in Waterford to find a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join their Group Procurement function. This role centres on packaging and other production-critical consumables, and also acts as a key resource to the Group's sustainability team - a great fit for someone who wants their procurement work to have a visible sustainability impact.

You'll report to the Group Strategic Procurement Manager and work closely with senior procurement and finance stakeholders across Ireland and the UK, supporting the packaging team on supply chain issues and streamlining opportunities, the packaging technology team on innovation trials, and cross-functional teams on their own project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Promoting best-in-class procurement practices across the group
• Developing sourcing and risk mitigation strategies
• Researching, sourcing, and prequalifying new suppliers
• Resolving supply chain issues and surfacing streamlining opportunities within packaging
• Data cleansing to support sustainability submissions
• Preparing tender documentation and analysing responses
• Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers
• Managing supplier relationships and resolving disputes/claims
• Reviewing and drafting contracts and terms of sale
• Leading project deployment and change management
• Reporting to senior management and executives

Requirements

• Detail-oriented, with the ability to evaluate and cleanse high volumes of data
• Ability to work through unstructured problems with minimal supervision
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, written and verbal
• A collaborative, team-first approach with the ability to lead by example
• Some exposure to Supply Chain and Project Management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• A relevant third-level qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business is desirable

We Offer

• Competitive salary range of €45,000 - €50,000 per year
• Full-time position
• Opportunity to work in a sustainability-focused role

About the Company

Cpl is a leading recruitment and managed services company, partnering with organizations to find the best talent for their needs. We pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.

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Apply now to join our client's team and make a significant impact in procurement and sustainability.