Group Procurement Specialist

Role Purpose: To assist in the successful delivery of the Group Procurement Savings strategy by renegotiating an assigned body of suppliers.Role responsibilities: Maintaining INM’s procurement policies and proceduresCarrying out the procurement process o Management and ownership from start to finish of RFIs, RFQs and RFPso Supplier management and evaluations including support in contractual disputeso Preparation and negotiation of INM template contractso Review and negotiation of Supplier contractsAchieving Group Procurement Targets Liaising with internal stakeholder to fully understand operational requirements and investigate opportunities to streamline existing services Sourcing and meeting relevant Suppliers and carrying out successful negotiations Ensuring INMs interests are protected in agreements (KPIs, SLAs, Liability, Termination clauses etc.)Ensuring group deals are successfully rolled out to all companies within the group Assisting the Group Procurement Manager and Director on all area’s relating to ProcurementTracking savings Advising budget holder of savings and ensuring these are reflected in P&Ls Carry out and assist in administrative elements related to the role (updating of contracts database, updating of procurement tracker) Management of the group fleet ordersDaily use of the Group’s PO system ‘eBIS’ to review and accept/reject order requests as is appropriate To build up and maintain a good level of expertise in the ‘eBIS’ system to assist in reporting to senior management, assist in stakeholder queries about best practice, assist in setting up of new internal companies on the system Experience & Qualifications: Relevant Degree and/or Professional qualification CIPS/IIPMM qualification a distinct advantageMinimum of 4 years experience working in a procurement function.Ability to identify and quickly implement financial savingsPrevious experience in leading successful supplier negotiations for spend up to €1mPrevious experience preparing documents, tenders, evaluations and contractsMust be detail-oriented, self motivated with ability to work autonomously.Ability to manage a large portfolio of suppliers and maintain a strong working relationship with each supplier.Assertiveness and ability to effectively communicate and influence others across the organisation at all levels.Excellent analytical and computer (Excel/MS Office) skills. Familiarity with a PO system a distinct advantage.The ability to quickly familiarise themselves with the accounting package to gather info on supplier spend and to run supplier reports.The ability to take direction and work as part of a teamThe ability to work to tight deadlinesThe ability/method to track progress and savings identified Ability to ‘push back’ when needed and ensure correct policies and procedures are followedGood risk awareness and the ability to affect the mitigation of riskFull clean drivers licence.