Position: Sourcing and Supply Chain Specialist Location: Lisburn, Northern Ireland Work pattern: Contract, hybrid We are recruiting for a Sourcing and Supply Chain Specialist specialist to join our client and support the supply chain team across multiple commodities in the electrical industry. DUTIES Carry out&assess RFQs criteria across multiple commodities to local / global suppliers. Support internal stakeholder/cross functional teams on New Product Introduction projects, Engineering Change Orders and engineering project teams on supplier quotes, supplier selection, pricing and on time delivery. Lead cross functional periodic Supplier Reviews. Support site Buyers / Production Quality / engineering for any escalations on component supply challenges. EXPERIENCE Previous experience of working in a sourcing and supply chain role (min 2 years), ideally within a engineering or manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of inventory replenishment strategies&proven experience managing price&delivery negotiations. Commercially astute with good negotiation, influencing and&problem-solving ability. Strong communicator, proficient in MS Excel.Desirable Experience handling RFQs among global suppliers&stablishing / supporting Supplier Qualification, Approvals and Evaluation Experience in driving on-going Supplier Reviews Experience managing component shortage recovery&pro-actively managing Supply Chain risk mitigation strategiesIf you're interested, please apply to find out more information ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.