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Sourcing Vendor Engineer

Our client, based in Shannon Co Clare, has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious supply chain professional with a keen interest in Sustainability and Supplier responsibility management. The role will report directly to the Head of supply chain and will have dotted line reporting to the Quality manager. This is a new role that will involve a lot of collaboration with other departments and our suppliers.  


In this role you’ll get to: 

  • Drive the supplier onsite audit programme, in collaboration with our quality department. 

  • Evaluate new suppliers as a member of our supplier evaluation team. 

  • Formulate a supplier rating system based on department KPI’s. 

  • Work as part of a team in achieving our supply chain KPI’s that include dual sourcing, cost reduction and supplier management. 

  • Lead our responsible sourcing program and manage our annual Ecovadis submission. 

  • Represent the supply chain team for customer and Standards Certification audits. 

  • Contribute to our established CSR and Sustainability Strategy including re-shoring initiatives. 

  • Participate in our value analysis programmes. 

  • Train our suppliers in company Policies and procedures and ensure that they are compliant with our standards. 

  • Ensure our Supply Chain policies and procedures are up to date. 

  • Sourcing capabilities and industry knowledge in order to act as a backup to the buying team. 

We’re looking for people who have: 

  • A third level degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Quality. 

  • Auditing experience would be an advantage– (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 450001). 

  • Minimum 5 Years experience in a supply chain or a technical role. 

  • Time management and task prioritisation skills. 

  • Good project management and leadership skills 

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.  

  • A keen eye for detail with a strong ability to multi-task. 

  • Ability to travel throughout Europe regularly and the possibility to Asia on occassion.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Jessica Kennedy or Barry O'Brien

jessica.kennedy@collinsmcnicholas.ie or barry.obrien@collinsmcnicholas.ie