Procurement Manager
Department: Procurement Department
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Cork
Reporting To: Director
Description
The procurement manager will lead the procurement function and is responsible for sourcing and procurement strategies, selection and management of vendors/suppliers, purchasing all necessary materials, consumables, and plant for the projects we deliver, including all services that support the overall business.
The procurement manager works closely with delivery teams to ensure all materials arrive on time and within budget. Ensure all costs are allocated to the correct contracts and cost codes.
You will be required to show strong leadership in people management, commercial, quality, and planning. In the role, you will be expected to mentor and coach others within the function.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement
1. Negotiate supplier and vendor contracts to secure advantageous terms and deliveries.
2. Develop inventive and cost-effective procurement strategies.
3. Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors.
4. Provide commercial leadership and market insight.
5. Set up SLA and commercial terms with suppliers with the assistance of the commercial team.
6. Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
7. Raise purchase orders, including approving, organizing, and confirming purchase orders and product deliveries.
8. Clear and resolve queries with Finance relating to payment of suppliers.
9. Perform regular audits and reviews with key suppliers.
10. Reduce supply and commercial risks.
11. Manage the Pre-Qualification processes and annual records for all suppliers.
12. Control the procurement budget and promote long-term procurement cost savings.
13. Manage an efficient flow of materials to ensure workshops and sites receive material on time.
14. Be responsible for ensuring service contracts terms and conditions are in place.
15. Ensure procurement terms and conditions are reviewed annually and comply with all current regulatory requirements.
16. Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
17. Control the procurement budget and promote a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
18. Develop appropriate procurement KPIs.
19. Oversee and manage procurement systems/applications for the full lifecycle of vendor/supplier management and materials procurement.
20. Log all logistic costs, internal and external to contracts.
21. Ensure all materials and services are coded to the correct contract, cost code, and job number to ensure maximum cost recovery can be achieved through the commercial function.
22. Work with finance to manage all stock levels and valuations.
23. Manage the full lifecycle of orders, ensuring receipting is complete to release finance to pay suppliers.
24. Manage the supplier and subcontractor database and their records.
People
1. Role model our values to create a culture and work environment where people feel respected and valued.
2. Mentor and coach admins, buyers, engineers, and others to ensure excellence in our delivery.
3. Create a high-performance culture with our people where performance is recognized and valued.
4. Proactively engage in timely conversations to promote good two-way communication.
5. Provide input to talent development & training plans.
6. Complete annual appraisals and interviewing of resources within the function.
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)
1. Provide leadership in our compliance with regulatory and company Safety Management System, instilling a strong safety mindset in all our engagements with suppliers.
2. Ensure client and statutory obligations are adhered to in our supply chain.
Quality
1. Provide leadership in our compliance with standards and achieving high-quality delivery to customer requirements and international standards.
2. Ensure our processes and procedures are fit for purpose, add value, and operate in accordance with our QMS and contract-specific Quality requirements.
3. Provide assistance to the Quality manager in all Non-Conformance investigations.
4. Support the annual KPIs, initiatives, and improvements.
Facilities
1. Manage all suppliers of consumables and services to our facilities, negotiating long-term and cost-favorable terms.
2. Work with project teams and the plant department to source site facilities offices, office fit-out, and welfare facilities as required.
Reporting
1. Report on initiatives including MSA, Procurement/Sourcing strategies to drive cost optimization while maintaining high-quality material and services sourced.
2. Report on procurement costs by contract as required.
3. Provide business reports comprising top value vendors bi-annually and cost savings realized.
Estimating & Tendering
1. Provide cost and lead time information to the estimating and tendering process as required.
Systems & Technology
1. Champion innovation & digitization, ensuring projects are delivered in an efficient and consistent manner.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills and Education
1. Degree qualified in Procurement/Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering.
2. Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
3. Five years previous Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager experience.
4. In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts/terms of purchase/invoicing.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
6. Experience in MRP processes.
7. Performance-driven with strong people and technical leadership skills.
Experience
Essential
1. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many stakeholders to satisfy.
2. Strong people management, demonstrable experience in procurement and supply chain management.
3. Commercial knowledge, pricing, cost control, and reporting responsibility for contracts.
4. Strong analytical mindset and ability to create a win-win negotiation approach with suppliers.
5. Experience in construction and materials procurement in a process mechanical discipline.
6. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prepare and maintain records and files in an automated system.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to quickly build relationships with relevant parties.
8. Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple requests from across several areas.
9. High level of motivation with a strong sense of customer (internal and external) focus and teamwork.
10. Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision.
11. Proficient in the use of Excel and other Office software.
Preferable
1. Experience in the full lifecycle management of sourcing services including professional services for mid-size organizations including establishing Managed Service Agreements with key vendors.
2. Knowledge and experience in the implementation and/or development of Business Information Systems.
3. Strong knowledge of process pipe, fittings, and in-lines.
4. Knowledgeable in FileMaker applications.
5. Power BI knowledge.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
1. Competitive Salary
2. Company Pension Scheme
3. 21 days holiday (increasing with service)
4. 24/7 Digital Doctor
5. Life Assurance
6. Income Protection
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. Employee Review and Development Opportunities
9. Paid Tuition Support
10. Attractive Employee Referral Scheme
11. Sports and Social Club
12. Services Awards
Our team is at the heart of our success, and we thank our colleagues for their relentless commitment and drive for excellence in everything they do.
BMD is an equal opportunity employer.
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