SSA are working with a leading M&E contractor seeking a Senior Buyer to join their Procurement team in North Dublin.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Delivering the basics brilliantly and demonstrating cross-departmental communication.
2. Working effectively within a dynamic procurement environment.
3. Managing and delivering the procurement elements of multiple projects simultaneously.
4. Expediting supply chain management from source to delivery, ensuring timely deliveries.
5. Requesting and reviewing supplier quotations from a commercial standpoint.
6. Processing requisition data through the ERP system.
7. Negotiating material rates.
8. Maintaining supplier relationships and master data.
9. Conducting spend analysis.
10. Preparing financial reports (monthly/weekly) to meet defined KPIs.
11. Liaising with project managers to set and maintain budgets.
12. Applying and engaging in LEAN initiatives within the purchasing process, where possible.
13. Investigating and evaluating new potential suppliers, recommending those most desirable to senior management.
14. Negotiating with partners for the recovery of defective products during the warranty period.
15. Keeping abreast of best-in-class procurement practices to facilitate effective and practical solutions to stakeholder requests, concerns, and inquiries.
16. Assisting in providing feedback to the Procurement leads regarding the integration of preferred supplier alliances, including the effectiveness of the stakeholder/supplier interface, problem resolution, and optimization.
17. Participating on category teams providing technical support, linking market knowledge and site requirements.
18. Engaging stakeholders and aligning on project delivery and budget buy-in.
Qualifications and Skills:
1. Relevant procurement diploma or degree.
2. 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the construction industry preferred.
3. Strong attention to detail.
4. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
5. Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
6. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
** Candidates require full working rights in Ireland without sponsorship. **
To register your interest or for more information, please contact Andy Loughnane in confidence at +353 (0) 83 208 3189 or andy@ssaltd.com.
Conor Glynn
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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