Procurement Manager - Cork - Permanent
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please call Eric Yeung at 0868766396 or send your profile to eyeung@berkley-group.com.
Job Responsibilities:
* Evaluate current suppliers to ensure Inform receives the best value and remains competitive in the market.
* Source and purchase raw materials.
* Identify and select suppliers that align with the purchasing strategy and meet contract and service requirements.
* Support the creation of accurate forecasts and budgets, taking lead times into account to inform planning and order quantities.
* Collaborate with the Quality team to ensure specifications are clear and to anticipate regulatory changes affecting supply.
* Build strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers and monitor their performance to drive continuous improvement.
* Establish and maintain key supplier partnerships across designated areas.
* Foster effective communication and collaboration across the supply chain.
* Negotiate and manage supplier credit terms.
* Propose both short-term and long-term stock management strategies.
Have you:
* Bachelors Degree in relevant field.
* Strong market research, strategic thinking, and negotiation abilities.
* Confident in building and maintaining relationships with senior-level suppliers.
* Clear and effective communicator who keeps stakeholders informed of any supply market developments that may affect raw material costs or availability.
* Highly proficient in IT, especially Excel, with the ability to analyze data and support decision-making.
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