Procurement OfficerReporting to: Finance DirectorLocation: Office Based in Borris, Co CarlowOur client looking for a highly organised and motivated Procurement Officer to join our administration team.
Working within a fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in supporting our procurement operations.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for assisting in the managing of the procurement process from start to finish, ensuring materials required for production are sourced in an efficient manner.Collaborate with sales, production and management teams in MRP process.
Assist sales, design and production teams in identifying, sourcing, pricing and ordering materials required.Assist in ensuring orders for materials are placed in a timely manner, minimum inventory levels are managed and aged stock is reduced.Take responsibility for the full lifecycle of orders from initiation to delivery, including conducting tenders, raising Purchase Orders, answering supplier queries and managing orders from production to delivery.Liaise with freight forwarders for successful collection, delivery and customs clearances of international orders.
Report on shipment status and expected delivery dates to various teams on a weekly basis.
Pro-actively follow up on any delays and communicate these delays in an efficient manner to various stakeholders.Provide regular reports to management and production/sales teams.Serve as the first point of contact for purchasing-related queries from suppliers and internal teams.Assist in co-ordinating quality control activities between suppliers and inspection teams.Assist in preparing purchasing forecasts for both short- and long-term planning.Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.Other ad-hoc tasks as required by the business.Requirements:Experience of using ERP systems, strong understanding of procurement processes and stock control methods.Previous experience in Shipments/Imports/Exports would be an advantageMust have a "Can Do" attitude and work on own initiative.
Capable of working independently as well as being an effective team player.Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Flexible and adaptable.Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365, ERP solutions and CRM systems.Strong numerical skills / attention to detail, ability to work under pressure.Excellent time management and organizational skills