Senior Procurement Program Manager
PlaceMe RecruitmentGalway, Ireland
Posted May 12, 2022
Full Time
About the Company
PlaceMe Recruitment is a leading recruitment firm founded in 2006, specializing in permanent placements and temporary solutions across various sectors including Customer Engagement (Sales & Marketing, Call Centre, Office Staff), Professional Services (Insurance, Finance, HR, Legal, Accounting), and Technical Roles (IT, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain). The company also excels in Senior Management and Executive search. Known for its fresh and vigorous approach, PlaceMe aims to provide exceptional value to both clients and candidates.
Job Description
The Senior Procurement Program Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of Procurement Program Managers, focusing on plant procurement goals, metrics, and alignment with strategic initiatives like NPD programs. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate with various teams to drive procurement effectiveness and success. The position is a key component of a global procurement strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years’ experience in procurement or a related function
- Strong financial acumen
- Exceptional leadership & mentorship experience
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Strategic thinker with the ability to solve complex problems
- Demonstrate competence in negotiating skills and assessing vendors
- Candidate must have demonstrated experience coordinating, facilitating discussions, consultation and conflict resolution skills
- Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to travel up to 15%
- Strong leadership capabilities
