Transforming the World of Energy Every Day

The Company:

With nearly five decades of specialization in distribution transformers, our expertise is unparalleled, blending decades of experience with cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing knowledge. Renowned as industry leaders, our technical prowess is proven, positioning us firmly as global market leaders.

At Kyte Powertech, we’re at the forefront of providing distribution transformers and tailored solutions to industries and utilities, with a growing focus on the renewable energy sector. Our products power businesses, homes, hospitals, and industries, delivering essential energy every single day.

We’re committed to driving sustainability, evidenced by our impressive 78% reduction in carbon footprint and our ongoing journey towards carbon neutrality.

As a cornerstone employer in our region, we take immense pride in our heritage and the numerous international accreditations we’ve earned. Our trajectory is one of ambition and growth.

Central to our ethos are the values of integrity, trust, and respect, which underpin every interaction—be it with customers, suppliers, or our dedicated employees. We foster a supportive yet challenging work environment, nurturing both professional and personal growth for our team members.

The Background

Kyte Powertech is an ambitious, growing business, cultivated deep client trust. Kyte continuously increases its customised products and develops and invests in new technology.

We believe in having absolute customer focus. By fostering a clear knowledge and understanding of our client’s needs among our workforce, we ensure a premium product, attention to detail and a unique personal service.

We treat our customers with empathy, listening to their requirements and anticipating their concerns. This defines us as open client partners resulting in trusted long-term relationships.

The Role & Purpose:

Our suppliers are partners in our endeavours, and we foster long term mutually beneficial relationships.

Sourcing and purchasing of materials in a consistent and strategic manner to meet the needs of the business is key to the success of Kyte. Security of supply is reached through a broad and ethical supply base.

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for critical materials and components used in the production of oil-filled distribution transformers. This role ensures the company secures reliable, cost-effective supply of transformer-grade materials—such as electrical steel, copper, aluminium, insulation materials, bushings, hardware, and transformer oils—while maintaining required quality, compliance, and delivery performance. The Sourcing Specialist collaborates closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Procurement to support both tactical and strategic business needs.

Future and new materials required for product enhancement and increasingly sustainable manufacture is accomplished by closely monitoring market developments and new entrants to the supplier market.

Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers for transformer-specific components (e.g., GOES steel, copper conductors, core components, coils, tap changers, radiators, valves, gaskets, insulating materials, transformer oil, etc
• Develop category-level sourcing strategies to optimise total cost, ensure supply continuity, and reduce lead-time variability.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics (OTD, quality, cost), and corrective actions – keeping procurement personnel informed of performance..
• Conduct should-cost and market analyses to support negotiation strategies and cost-reduction programs.
• Support long-term capacity planning with key suppliers to meet production forecasts.
• Minimize supply risks through buffer strategies, multi-sourcing, and supplier development

Procurement & Negotiation:

• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings and supply agreements.
• Ensure contract compliance and assist in renegotiation based on market movements (metals, freight, commodities).
• Manage sourcing documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering on new product introductions (NPIs), material specifications, and supplier technical reviews.
• Collaborate with Planning and Operations to ensure lead times, MOQ, and supply capabilities align with S&OP requirements.
• Work with Quality to coordinate NPNP, audits, change management, and non-conformance resolution.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations.
• Ensure supplier compliance with industry standards (IEEE, ISO, ASTM, UL) and internal specifications.
• Manage supply continuity risks, including material shortages, geopolitical disruptions, and transportation constraints.
• Maintain required documentation for audits, sustainability requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• • Analyse spend, cost drivers, supplier quotes, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
  • Build and maintain sourcing dashboards to track savings, lead-time performance, and supplier scorecards.
  • Monitor commodity market trends (steel, copper, oil, freight) and advise leadership on impact

Skills Required:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence or a related field or equivalent practical experience and certifications.

Qualification and Skills

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful sourcing and supplier management and the ability to drive cost savings and build strong supplier relationships.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.

Additional Relevant Courses an advantage -Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CPP), Sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Experience:

3-5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management preferably in the electrical industry but certainly in heavy manufacturing environment.

Preferable experience of transformer materials and components (GOES steel, copper windings, insulators, bushings, tap changers, hardware).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred), spreadsheets, and analytics tools.
• Experience with strategic sourcing methodologies (RFx, TCO, supplier evaluation, cost breakdowns).
• Understanding of supplier, contract management and supplier negotiations and demand forecasting and planning to logistics.
• Use of analytical tools to compare performance to internal strategy and global index.

Soft Skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical and detail orientated.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Relationship builder across the multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to flourish in a demanding environment setting priorities.

General:

• Ability to travel internationally.
• Hold a full clean driving license.
• Be confident in dealing with technical terminology.
• Willing to understand the environment in which the materials are used.

Typical KPI’S

• Cost savings and cost-avoidance performance.
• Supplier on-time delivery and quality.
• Lead-time reduction and supply continuity metrics.
• Contract coverage and compliance.

Support of NPNP timelines and engineering sourcing requests.

This is an on-site role in our premises at Kyte Powertech Ireland Limited, Dublin Road Cavan, H12 KV20.

‘We are currently accepting/prioritizing applications from candidates who currently reside and are legally eligible to work within the country.’