Supply Chain Vendor Engineer

August 31, 2024
Reference key: es12794
Permanent
Deadline date:

Job Description

  • Negotiable
  • Permanent
  • Clare

Supply Chain Vendor Engineer with a keen interest in Sustainability and Supplier responsibility management required by growing IoT company in Clare. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain & the Head of Quality you will travel to meet suppliers in Asia, Europe & Ireland, providing training in Policies and Procedures ensuring that they are compliant with standards including sustainability.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Third Level Degree in Engineering/Quality/Supply Chain or other relevant qualification.

  • Internal Auditing – trained internal auditor in any of the Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 450001) but ideally all.

  • 3-5 years experience in a technical role.

  • Engineering or quality background and have a keen interest in supplier management and sustainability. 

  • Availability for travel to suppliers’ sites in Ireland, Europe and Asia. 

  • Time management and task prioritisation skills.

  • Good Project Management and Leadership skills.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Prior experience in Electronics Supply Chain, desirable, but not essential.

  • Creativity and Interpersonal skills with ability to work alone and as part of a team.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Drive the supplier onsite audit programme, in collaboration with the Quality Department.
  • Evaluate new suppliers as a member of the supplier evaluation team.
  • Formulate a supplier rating system that ties in with our Supplier Portal.
  • Lead the responsible sourcing programme and manage annual submission.
  • Ensure Supply Chain policies and procedures are up to date.
  • Represent the Supply Chain team for Customer and Standards Certification standards.
  • Contribute to established CSR and Sustainability Strategy including re-shoring initiatives.
  • Participate in value analysis programmes.
  • Work as part of a team in achieving supply chain KPI’s that include dual sourcing, cost reduction and supplier management.
  • Train suppliers in Policies and Procedures and ensure that they are compliant with standards including sustainability.
  • Back-up to the Buying Team.