Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Sourcing / Purchasing Specialist on a 10 month contract based in Lisburn. Role Summary You will be a member of small local Sourcing Team, ultimately supporting supply chain activities to ensure; all new, transfer projects & existing supply chain maintains delivery of a quality product, on time & best price. Carry out & assess RFQs criteria across multiple commodities to local / global suppliers, demonstrating focus on quality, on time delivery (replenishment strategies discussions) & best pricing. Support internal stakeholder/cross functional teams on 1) New Product Introductions projects (NPI), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) affecting parts/supplier changes, with focus on best delivery, quality & price. Support engineering project teams on supplier quotes, supplier selection, pricing, on time delivery. Lead cross functional periodic Supplier Reviews Support site Buyers / Production Quality / engineering for any escalations on component supply challenges Requirements Previous experience of working in a senior buying role (min 2 years), ideally within a manufacturing environment, including strong understanding of inventory replenishment strategies & proven experience managing price & delivery negotiations. Strong negotiator, influencer & problem solver. Strong communicator, proficient in MS Excel Commercially astute Desirable 3rd level qualification Experience handling RFQs among global suppliers & stablishing / supporting Supplier Qualification & Approvals / Evaluation Experience in driving on-going Supplier Reviews Experience managing component shortage recovery & pro-actively managing Supply Chain risk mitigation strategies Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!