Purchasing Manager Construction
This role is based in Roscommon or Sligo.
You will need a full Irish driving license and access to a vehicle.
About the Company
A global brand related to the construction industry, based in Roscommon, is currently looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager to work with their team to develop a strategic purchasing function and to manage and operate this function across their site in Ireland.
This client specialises in the area of construction materials, hardware and wholesale equipment and products and have a global client base.
This will be a very active role for someone who is looking to work within a company that operates efficiently and effectively.
About the Position
Reporting to the Procurement Director, the Purchasing Manager will plan, regulate, and monitor the buying and sourcing process across all categories for their functions across Ireland, with interaction into Europe and the rest of the world.
Working closely with all departments, you will identify process improvement and cost management saving opportunities to help the overall success of the company.
Experience/Requirements
* Within this role, you will be involved in key strategic decision-making related to purchasing.
* Internal client management.
* Manage the vendor selection process and strategic sourcing.
* Manage external suppliers to ensure best practice supply.
* Materials Management.
* Negotiate with vendors/suppliers.
* Operational efficiencies across the supply chain function.
* Develop a stringent rebate management function.
* Ensure cost management is adhered to across the company.
* Manage the ERP system and ensure that billing and invoicing is monitored.
* Manage the supply chain risk and improve sustainability across the function.
For this role, you are required to have:
* Experience in procurement in the Construction sector.
* A minimum of 5 years' procurement experience.
* Experience working in global markets, with particular experience in China.
* A strategic thinker and experience in planning.
* Strong negotiating skills.
* Experience in the wholesale and hardware sector is a distinct advantage.
* The ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Remuneration Package
The client offers an excellent package along with benefits.
They also offer pension, parking, pension, bonus, educational opportunities, and remote options.