Procurement Lead - Equipment - Multi Disciplinary Consultancy - Cork City, CorkOffice/Project Location: Cork City, CorkEmployment Type: Long term contract (min 12 months)Work Location: Cork office with hybrid working optionsPay: €50-60 per hour (negotiable depending on level of experience)Experience: 10+ yearsVisa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa requiredOur client is one of Ireland's leading EPCm consultancies and a global player in the Semiconductor, Pharma, and Biotech sectors with offices in Dublin and Cork.A Procurement Lead is required to manage and motivate the Equipment Project Procurement Team while commanding respect from all stakeholders through technical and personal credibility and integrity.As the overall Project Procurement Lead, you will manage the activities of a small to large team of buyers, expeditors, subcontract administrators, and other supporting procurement functions. This typically includes:Establishing package assignments and prioritiesEliminating obstaclesManaging the interface with in-house staff and Client managementProviding on-the-job trainingOffering support and guidanceWorking closely with the Department Manager of Equipment Procurement to settle performance-related issuesCoordinate with the Client’s procurement representative and Project Manager and maintain good relations.Manage the procurement process, including:PlanningDevelopment of bidder listsQualifying biddersPreparing requests for quotationConducting bid evaluationsDisseminate Operating Procedures for Procurement activities and ensure implementation by the Procurement Team.Work closely with the Project Controls Team and support as necessary with resources to ensure that the capital cost reporting elements of the Project requirements are delivered to the highest standard.Provide input, expertise, and support into the capital estimating of projects.Ensure the procurement of materials and equipment of the required quality at the lowest cost consistent with material requisitions, departmental and project requirements, and at the correct delivery point within scheduled time limits.Oversee the competence and performance of supervised personnel within applicable procedures, schedules, and man-hour and cost budgets.RequirementsDegree in a recognized industry field (Procurement Management or Business-related qualification)Membership of IIPMM or equivalent is an advantageExtensive experience in Capital Equipment Procurement or Project Management related fieldA minimum of 10 years in a Procurement Management or Lead Buyer position (a combination of design office and construction site experience is beneficial)A minimum of 10 years’ experience as an Engineering Buyer in a related industrial sectorThorough knowledge of the Equipment Supply Chain and capable of building strong relationships with the vendors we engage withStrong technical background would be an advantagePackageLong term contract role based in Dublin with hybrid working options.€50-60 per hour (negotiable depending on level of experience)
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