Procurement Manager (Construction)
Swords, North Dublin
€80-90K + Benefits Package
Required for medium-sized contractor who have been operating successfully across Ireland for 30+ years. Currently undertaking traditional build, design & build, modular construction and project management services, they provide comprehensive building services to government agencies, private developers, major retailers and manufacturers.
About the Role
As #1 Procurement Manager, you will carry out the day-to-day operations of the purchasing department. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement of construction materials.
Responsibilities
* Liaise with site management and quantity surveyors on material and plant requirements.
* Issue requests for prices with suppliers as well as follow-up on price requisitions as requested.
* Prepare quotation analysis.
* Negotiating prices with suppliers.
* Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
* Place orders with agreed suppliers and ensure the prompt delivery of these orders.
* Craft negotiation strategies and close deals at optimal terms.
* Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements.
* Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
* Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
* Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
* Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
* Check invoices for accuracy against purchase orders.
* Perform administrative duties to the specified standard and within the time frame required by the purchasing department.
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years experience in the construction industry.
Required Skills
* Strong negotiating skills.
* Good knowledge of supply of construction materials.
* Work to achieve cost savings & challenge price increases.
* Manage procurement activities for several sites.
* Work to maintain good supplier relationships.
* Solid judgement along with decision-making skills.
* Highly skilled in communicating with site personnel, suppliers, and relevant internal departments.
Pay range and compensation package
€80-90K + Benefits Package.
pension,
discretionary bonuses and a range of employee benefits.
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