Do you believe anything is possible? We believe that with the right people and the right data, anything is possible!
Our Mission:
Dun & Bradstreet has the world’s largest commercial database, with data on over 500 million companies powered by 30,000 data sources updated 5 million times per day. Our teams in Dublin are harnessing the latest technology stacks to build world-class engineering capabilities and develop flexible, scalable solutions through cloud-first delivery. Each day, we are finding new ways to strengthen our award-winning culture and accelerate creativity, innovation and growth.
Senior Specialist
Dun & Bradstreet is seeking a Senior Sourcing & procurement Specialist – Data & Analytics to join their Global Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management organization. This individual will oversee and execute sourcing, negotiation and contracting activities across the data licensing and data services category, working closely with our Data and Analytics Business Partners to fulfill their data related needs. This role will be hybrid and based in our D&B Office location in Dublin, Ireland. Ooccasional travel may be required. If you’re an experienced negotiator who has operated successfully in a complex, global environment and thrives on value generation, collaboration, and visibility, this is the opportunity for you.
As part of the GS&P team, you’ll: Manage and execute Data licensing and services sourcing methodology, initiatives including but not limited to developing sourcing plans, obtaining business alignment, negotiating, and executing contracts and generating savings further described below:
Proactively engage and collaborate with stakeholders and Leaders at all levels to understand sourcing opportunities, capture and ideate on business requirements, evaluate, and conduct competitive RFx events, select supplier(s), negotiate and contract.
Consistently conduct market research and work across multiple departments to understand demand, supplier trends and user requirements and potential opportunities within assigned sourcing area
Meet or exceed value generation inclusive of savings and customer satisfaction goals
Draft, negotiate and execute contracts in close collaboration with the business, Legal, IT Security, Vendor Management, and other relevant business partners
Develop sourcing plans with estimated spend, costs and potential savings based on identified opportunities, expected demand, and contract renewal pipeline
Work closely with others in the GSPV organization and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
Adhere to GSPV policy, procedures and processes driving understanding, adherence, and compliance across the business – support, guide, train and communicate.
Execute non-category Sourcing initiatives and projects as required and assigned by Sourcing Leader
About you:
You will have a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 8+ years of sourcing, negotiation, procurement, contracting and stakeholder management experience or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
You will ideally have a breadth of knowledge in the Data & Analytics space (e.g. data licensing, data quality testing / verification services, digitization services, data matching services, etc.) as well as generalist capabilities across multiple areas
You are experienced in negotiating and contracting for data licensing and data services a distinct advantage
You have knowledge of the global market trends relating to the fast-changing data landscape.
You will have thorough understanding of the commercial environment, and best practices for sourcing, deploying, and managing external partners
You have strong commercial and negotiation skills and proven value generation (cost-savings, DPO, etc.) results
You have excellent listening and communication skills with ability to present ideas in a concise and organized manner
You have strong attention to detail, project coordination skills, results oriented and well organized.
You are “Business Curious” and eager to invest time building effective relationships with internal stakeholders to fully understand our business, build confidence and be a trusted advisor
You are respectful, collaborative, experienced working in multi-functional and cross-cultural team is desirable
You have the flexibility to work with team members across time zones when needed
You are Proficient in procurement tools, such as WD, or SAP/Ariba/Fieldglass
We appreciate you may not meet all listed criteria above, but if you have the passion and eagerness to learn and grow, we want to hear from you!!
What’s on offer at D&B (Ireland specific):
25 days annual leave (plus 2 paid volunteer days & 1 paid un-sick day)
Holiday buy & sell (the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year)
Flexible working - hybrid model
Employee Health Insurance
Mental Health Support program
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Parental, Marriage and Bereavement)
Life Assurance
Educational Assistance Program
Life-Style Account (D&B will match your contributions up to €40 per month and can be used to claim for a range of health-related, leisure or lifestyle activities)
At Dun & Bradstreet, we are 6,000 friendly colleagues around the world waiting to meet you and give you the opportunity to grow your career
All employees and contractors working in D&B should be aware that they have responsibilities in relation to the Company’s Business Management System. This relates to information and its security, quality, environment and health and safety both during and post-employment with D&B
Do you believe anything is possible? We believe that with the right people and the right data, anything is possible!
Our Mission:
Dun & Bradstreet has the world’s largest commercial database, with data on over 500 million companies powered by 30,000 data sources updated 5 million times per day. Our teams in Dublin are harnessing the latest technology stacks to build world-class engineering capabilities and develop flexible, scalable solutions through cloud-first delivery. Each day, we are finding new ways to strengthen our award-winning culture and accelerate creativity, innovation and growth.
Senior Specialist
Dun & Bradstreet is seeking a Senior Sourcing & procurement Specialist – Data & Analytics to join their Global Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management organization. This individual will oversee and execute sourcing, negotiation and contracting activities across the data licensing and data services category, working closely with our Data and Analytics Business Partners to fulfill their data related needs. This role will be hybrid and based in our D&B Office location in Dublin, Ireland. Ooccasional travel may be required. If you’re an experienced negotiator who has operated successfully in a complex, global environment and thrives on value generation, collaboration, and visibility, this is the opportunity for you.
As part of the GS&P team, you’ll: Manage and execute Data licensing and services sourcing methodology, initiatives including but not limited to developing sourcing plans, obtaining business alignment, negotiating, and executing contracts and generating savings further described below:
About you:
We appreciate you may not meet all listed criteria above, but if you have the passion and eagerness to learn and grow, we want to hear from you!!
What’s on offer at D&B (Ireland specific):
At Dun & Bradstreet, we are 6,000 friendly colleagues around the world waiting to meet you and give you the opportunity to grow your career
All employees and contractors working in D&B should be aware that they have responsibilities in relation to the Company’s Business Management System. This relates to information and its security, quality, environment and health and safety both during and post-employment with D&B
Dun & Bradstreet is an Equal Opportunity Employer