Additional Information:
Line Manager: Commodity Director
Department: Supply Chain Management (M&W)
Work Cycle: 5 Days
- The role may also require National (40%) and International (10%) travel where directed by the VP SCM, Commodity Director or governed by operational demands
- Friday, working from home (WFH)
Job Role:
The Senior Manager – Engineering, Lease, Direct Services & CAPEX is a leadership role responsible for developing and executing the overarching Commodity strategy for the Engineering, Lease, Direct Services & CAPEX Commodity. This role will oversee a team of Supply Chain professionals focused on strategic sourcing, establishing long-term framework agreements and ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and programs plans. This role is ideal for a strategic and results-oriented procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to driving excellence in Commodity management and strategic sourcing.
Key Accountabilities:
Commodity Strategy Development:
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive commodity strategy that drive value creation, cost savings and risk mitigation.
- Monitor and analyses the commodity markets, global economic conditions, supplier landscapes, and industry benchmarks to inform strategy and decision-making.
- Awareness and implementation of Commodity tools and process to create a robust strategy to support the dynamic landscape of the Organisation
- Turn strategy into operational reality and drive results
Team Leadership and Development:
- Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Supply Chain professionals focused on strategic sourcing and commodity management.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Support the Commodity Director with wider business initiatives
Strategic Sourcing and Execution:
- Oversee the end-to-end strategic sourcing process, including supplier selection, RFx process, contract negotiation and establishing strategic framework agreements for Direct Commodities requirements.
- Ensure that all procurement activities align with the programs plans and its development, supporting the company’s long-term objectives and customers’ commitments.
Contract Negotiation:
- Lead the negotiation and establishment of long-term contracts and strategic framework agreements, ensuring they are in place to support the strategic goals of the organisation.
- A solid understanding of negotiations strategies to secure favourable outcomes for the business
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Finance and Operations teams, to ensure alignment on the Commodity strategy and objectives.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operational and other relevant departments to set up contracts that facilitate seamless execution by the respective teams.
- Good influencing skills and able to manage a variety of relationships both horizontally and vertically
- Be a change agent for Supply Chain
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of the Commodity strategies and team performance.
- Provide regular updates to Senior management on procurement activities, achievements and areas for improvement
- Manage risk proactively within the Supply Chain incorporating the use of risk registers / Kraljic methods and regular review with high risk suppliers
- Experience of implementing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) techniques / tools with Suppliers (RMMs, Score Cards, Monthly Performance Reviews (MPRs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Communication Plans, Supply Chain Resilience, etc)
Required Qualifications & Experience :
General Competenci:es
Planning and Organization |
Time and Process Management |
Ability to work under pressure |
Self-motivated and Result driven |
Problem-Solving/Troubleshooting |
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree (Preferred): A Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CIPS, CPSM)
Knowledge
- 10+ years of experience in a senior procurement role with a focus on strategic sourcing and Commodity management.
- Aero / Defence exposure and experience would be highly beneficial
- A good understanding of Export Control (including EAR) and INCOTERMS associated with moving material within the Aero / Defence Industry
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive change and deliver measurable results.
- A robust understanding and comprehension of Contract & Law
- Experience in Engineering, Lease, Direct Services & CAPEX
- A track record of dealing with CAPEX contracts in excess $5M (USD) / 18M AED
- Robust analytical and numerical skills
- Good presentation skills and be able to confidently present to Senior Management
- Experience with working in Start Ups
- Experience with SAP & SAP Ariba
*NB: All applicants CVS will be reviewed and should your skillset match our client’s requirements, we will contact you via email / mobile. We are also happy to consider you for other open opportunities within Firstaff. If however, you object to us holding your data on file, please acknowledge via email by return.*
Contact
Paul Dooley
Managing Director
- paul@firstaff.ie
- +353 1 679 7766
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Firstaff Personnel Consultants
85/86 Grafton Street
Dublin 2
Ireland