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Job Description
Purchasing Manager (Buyer) Job Description
Our client, a company based in Mayo, is hiring an experienced Purchasing Manager (Buyer) to oversee the procurement functions of the business.
- Optimize the flow of products to fill all orders on time, resulting in maximum sales, while ensuring all related costs are kept to a minimum.
- Communicate with all user sections and maintain good supplier relations.
- Oversee and maintain stock levels.
- Provide administrative support and resolve procurement-related issues.
- Sign business agreements with suppliers as per company policy and regulations.
- Monitor and review inventory systems.
- Work with suppliers and supply chains to ensure that key processes are running cost efficiently.
- Build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Actively contribute to the strategic sourcing of products.
- Oversee the procurement process from identifying the requirement to providing payment to suppliers.
- Ensure compliance of supplier agreements and negotiations.
- Identify cost savings where appropriate.
- Negotiate best credit terms and prices.
- Work with Sales and Marketing in compiling and pricing products.
- Build long-term relationships with suppliers.
- Organize and coordinate delivery of foreign imports.
Requirements:
- Exceptional written and spoken communication.
- Knowledge and interest in the Agricultural / Engineering industry would be advantageous.
- 2+ years' experience.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical experience, including solid comfort with Excel.
- Superb IT skills.
- Ability to focus and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
This role requires a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing Manager (Buyer) to drive the procurement function of the business. If you have a proven track record of delivering cost savings and building strong relationships with suppliers, this could be the ideal role for you.