Purchasing Manager - Roscommon Town
About Your New Employer:
Our client is a highly successful company based in the Midlands.
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About Your New Job:
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the purchase and supply of all procured goods and services.
* SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE SUPPLIER BASE; NEGOTIATE IMPROVED SUPPLIER TERMS AND PRICING.
* CONDUCT MARKET RESEARCH AND REPORT ON MOVEMENTS IN PRICE AND CHANGES IN TERMS BEING OFFERED.
* MANAGE SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS INCLUDING QUALITY AND SUPPLY ISSUES, IMPROVING SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE AND BUILDING SUCCESSFUL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS.
* IDENTIFY AND ASSESS NEW SUPPLY OPTIONS FOR CURRENT AND UPCOMING PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS.
* ARRANGE AND ATTEND SUPPLIER MEETINGS IN ORDER TO ANALYSE AND DISCUSS SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE, AS WELL AS GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF THE FULL PORTFOLIO OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED.
* MAINTAIN REGULAR COMMUNICATION WITH THE PRODUCTION TEAM TO FINALISE AND CONFIRM THE WEEKLY PRODUCTION SCHEDULE BASED ON CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS AND AVAILABLE MATERIAL STOCKS.
* PLACE ORDERS WITH THEIR SUPPLIER(S) TO ENSURE THAT THE SPECIFIED QUANTITIES OF PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY IN QUANTITIES, AT THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS, IN TIME, AND AT PRICES AGREED.
* COORDINATE WITH INTERNAL TEAMS (E.G, FINANCE, OPERATIONS, MARKETING, SALES) TO ALIGN PURCHASING WITH ORGANISATIONAL NEEDS.
* ANALYSE INTERNAL PURCHASING PROCESSES AND SUGGEST IMPROVEMENTS TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF THE DEPARTMENTS PERFORMANCE.
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What Skills You Will Need:
* 3+ Years Experience in previous purchasing / buyer role.
* Strong experience in fast-moving manufacturing environment (Construction, Engineering).
* Thorough working knowledge of supply management, purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
* Good negotiation skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to details to ensure all purchase orders are accurate.
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What's On Offer With This Role:
* EXCELLENT SALARY PACKAGE - €50,000 - €60,000.
* STRONG CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES.
* 20+ AL DAYS.
* JANUARY 2024 START DATE.