Procurement Specialist - Business Development Manager - SMSI

Procurement Specialist - Business Development Manager - SMSI

Location: Hybrid / Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Sales | Business Development

Salary: Competitive Salary

Our team at Sysco is the best at what they do, and it’s through hard work, passion, and dedication that we’ve been able to become the largest foodservice provider on the island of Ireland. However, as we grow, we want you to grow too.

So, if you’re looking for a change, then we have a new position open for Business Development Manager within our sister company SMS International. It’s a fantastic opportunity, and a great step for anyone looking to shake up their career. If that sounds like you, then apply today. 

Position Summary 

Define, develop and maintain import standards, requirements and strategies. Provide input on and update/develop procurement procedures to ensure efficient acquisition of imported products. Manage global product supplier contracts and provide ongoing sourcing support. Monitor and facilitate third party auditor and freight forwarder selection processes. 

• Define and structure category span-of-control and segmentation strategies. 

• Maintain organisational policies and standards. 

• Develop and maintain aggregate sourcing calendar. 

• Handle requests for Proposal and for Quotation.

• Provide recommendations and implement Sysco’s international procurement strategy. 

• Establish and maintain contacts with embassy commercial attachés, industry/trade representatives, and private industry import specialists. 

• Develop and provide consolidated estimates for SMS International budget. 

• Provide monthly financial and performance reports to Sysco Corporate 

• Provide input and overseas perspective to Sysco Corporate & Non-US Operating Companies for process development. 

• Monitor and evaluate performance of import product suppliers against contractual agreements/expectations. 

• Ensure supplier processes and standards are implemented and monitored. 

• Monitor evaluations of third party auditors. 

• Manage contracting process and execute contracts with third party auditors associated with the auditing of imported product. 

• Facilitate negotiations where required for setting of rates and awarding of bids. 

• Establish processes and standards for developing and maintaining industry, import product and local market knowledge and reports, and contacts with commercial attachés and import product specialists. 

Education / Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree, and/or MBA or other relevant graduate degree preferred. 

• Fluency in English is required. Ability to speak other languages is advantageous. 

• Normal office environment 

• Considerable Travel is required - @ 50% - 75% of time. Must maintain a valid driver’s license meeting company expectations if car rental is needed. Must have reliable transportation with designated liability insurance coverage per Company requirements. 

• If working remote ensure timely communications and have a dedicated work space free of any distractions in a business friendly environment. 

Sysco is an equal opportunities employer.

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