Elite Talent Hub LTD is a specialist in permanent staffing solutions for clients globally.
Our client, established in 1920, is a leading Irish wholesaler specializing in Hardware, Steel, Wire, Agricultural Plastics, Salt, Bathroom supplies, and Plumbing Materials. The company’s success is driven by a dedicated team, providing personalized, high-quality customer service based on values like Loyalty, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Exceptional Service.
They are seeking a Purchasing Manager to join their team in Cork, responsible for managing all commercial aspects of their portfolio.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5
Contract: Fulltime Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy:
- Assist the department head in developing and executing the Procurement Strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall Category Strategy for Hardware.
Market Insight:
- Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes to inform procurement decisions and mitigate risks.
Range Management:
- Manage a competitive and innovative product range within the portfolio.
Supply/Fulfilment:
- Oversee internal procurement processes (sales history, forecasting, requisitions, purchase orders, stock transfers) and supply-chain considerations (capacity, lead times, delivery schedules), ensuring material requirements are met on time.
Inventory Management:
- Optimize inventory levels to reduce stockouts and excess inventory.
Cost Optimization:
- Negotiate terms, pricing, and bid evaluations to secure the best product cost while maintaining supplier relationships.
Price Optimization:
- Utilize market insights and sales team feedback to implement price management strategies that maximize profitability and competitiveness.
Performance Management:
- Leverage data-driven insights to track and improve portfolio performance in sales, cost, margin, service, and stock.
Supplier Management:
- Build strong supplier relationships, fostering innovation, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Customer Engagement:
- Collaborate with suppliers to deliver customer-centric initiatives and drive profitable growth.
Team Collaboration:
- Work cross-functionally to understand procurement requirements and contribute to the portfolio's success.
Purchasing Administration:
- Perform administrative tasks such as requisitions, stock orders, stock transfers, invoice matching, bid evaluations, and credit notes.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a related field.
- Strong commercial acumen with at least 3 years of experience, ideally in wholesale or retail, particularly within the Irish market.
- Proven procurement experience, including negotiation, cost optimization, and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with purchasing platforms and ERP systems.
- Potential for growth into a strategic role in the medium term.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Permanent role with benefits.
- Medical expense reimbursement.
- Digital wellbeing platform.
- Pension contributions.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Further education support.
- On-site parking.
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