Job Title:
Procurement Manager
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary Currency:
Euro
Salary Interval:
Annum
Description:
Reporting Line: Finance Director
The Company
Fónua is foremost a solutions provider to the Mobile Telecommunications Industry. With annual turnover
exceeding €250 Million, we rank in the Top 250 Companies in Ireland. Our customers include blue chip multinational Telco’s such as Vodafone, O2 and Meteor as well as major Multiples such as Tesco, DSG and Dunnes
Stores. We also provide full turnkey solutions to a wide range of MVNOs, Independent and Online Retailers.
Our suppliers include all of the major OEMs such as Nokia, Sony, RIM, Samsung, Huaweii and Apple.
The Role
The Procurement Manager is a key member of the management team reporting to the Finance Director. The
role will serve as the resident expert in procurement operations which includes, but is not limited to, order
management, material requirement planning, purchasing, import/export, supplier selection & evaluation,
supplier management, inbound logistics. Responsible for an annual spend of more than €200million the scope
of the products being procured and managed includes handsets, accessories and consumer electronics. The
role also includes responsibility for procurement of non-stock items, consumables, services and overheads.
The business is growing significantly in its existing channels and is also adding new customer and product
channels. A key function of the role is support of and interaction with the Supply Chain department. Supply
Chain is a separate department within Fónua, responsible for design and build of a scaleable end to end supply
chain system for product, linking our suppliers to our customers seamlessly. As the Company is actively
expanding its procurement base in China and the Far East, a certain amount of international travel can be
expected in order to attend Trade Shows, Supplier Meetings and Factory visits.
Responsibilities
• Subject Matter Expert
- Serve as a functional expert in procurement operations which includes but is not limited to, demand
forecasting, order management, material requirement planning, purchasing, supplier selection, supplier
management, inbound logistics, and import/export.
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies and procedures.
- Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Supplier Base Optimization:
- Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and
quality.
- Reduce supplier base to a more effective and manageable number of suppliers. Stratify Suppliers identifying
key suppliers.
- Identify and build relationships with new suppliers and ensure flawless execution. Focus on developing direct
supplier base in China and the Far East.
• Supplier Base Management
- Implement Supplier Management across all points of engagement.
- Manage Suppliers to ‘In stock’ lead times and standard Operating procedures
- Work with Suppliers to get improved conditions on stock and improved pricing.
• Demand Planning
- Knowledge and analysis of S&OP and MRP systems and processes
- Maintaining set weeks of stock / reorder levels in DC locations based on forecasts
- Understanding of bill of materials management
- Managing production schedules for own brand coordination
- Understanding lifecycle of products
• Analysis and Planning:
- Develop and report on performance metrics, root cause analysis, executive update, action needed and
opportunities.
- Forecasting likely levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a
constant check on stock levels to maximise business efficiency
- Create a sense of urgency for change in a business facing growth, work with all levels of management and
meet with suppliers to improve the overall supply chain performance; seek feedback with the goal of providing
world class performance.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or Engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience in supply chain related functions, preferably within a retailer or manufacturer shipping
direct to retail.
• Relationship with suppliers in accessory and consumer electronics suppliers in China and the Far East and a
proven track record in effectively negotiating and managing suppliers.
• Strong business and financial acumen. Commercially minded with superior negotiation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and resolution in sometimes ambiguous situations.
• Self-driven initiative to gain and share a broader knowledge of the business and supply chain.
• Capable of leading, developing and effectively motivating a team.
• Experience of MS Office Applications, including advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly developed inter-personal communication skills to drive strategic agenda through effective decision
making with the ability to foster relationships at all levels within the business.
• Excellent influencing skills and senior stakeholder management experience.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
Core Capabilities
• Strategic Leadership and Insight.
• Detailed knowledge of EU import/export procedures, regulations, Incoterms, duties, customs clearance, etc.
• Procurement experience across telecoms and /or electronics industry is a distinct advantage
• Buying skills / vendor management experience - QBR, balanced scorecards, KPI mgt.
• Strong commercial orientation
• Strong presence / inter-personal skills, impact and influence
To apply, please submit your CV’s to dgleeson@sigmar.ie or contact on 01-4744653.