Procurement Leadfunctional Head Job In Cork

Job Description

Our client is a well-established mechanical company based in Cork with two other offices, having extensive experience in delivering complex construction projects. With a turnover of over €90m, they require a new Procurement Manager (Head of Function) to help take them to the next level in their ambitious expansion plan.

You will lead the procurement function and be responsible for sourcing and procurement strategies, selection and management of vendors/suppliers, and purchasing all necessary materials, consumables, and plant for the projects delivered by our client.

The Procurement Manager works closely with delivery teams to ensure all materials arrive on time and within budget, and ensures all costs are allocated to the correct contracts and cost codes.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:Procurement

1. Negotiate supplier and vendor contracts to secure advantageous terms and deliveries.
2. Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
3. Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors.
4. Provide commercial leadership and market insight.
5. Set up SLAs 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 where applicable.

Quality

1. Provide leadership in compliance with standards and achieving high-quality delivery to customer requirements and international standards.
2. Ensure processes and procedures are fit for purpose, value-added, and operating in accordance with our QMS and contract-specific quality requirements.

Reporting

1. Report on initiatives including MSA and procurement/sourcing strategies to drive cost optimization while maintaining high-quality material and services sourced.
2. Report on procurement costs by contract as required.

Key Candidate Requirements:Skills and Education

1. Degree qualified in Procurement/Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering.
2. Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
3. Five years of previous Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager experience.

Essential Experience

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.

Preferable

1. Experience in the full life cycle management of sourcing services, including professional services for mid-sized 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.

Skills:

1. Managing Procurement
2. Managing Supply Chain Operations
3. Buyer/Purchasing Manager Experience
4. MRP Process Experience

Benefits:

1. Competitive Salary
2. Productivity Bonus
3. Vehicle Allowance
4. Pension

NB: Candidates must be based in the Munster region and hold a valid working visa to be considered for this role.