Company Profile:
Exertis is the industry-leading distributor of technology products and specialist services in Ireland serving the reseller, retailer and telco channels.
As part of DCC Technology, Exertis Ireland sits in one of four divisions within DCC plc, a FTSE 100 company. We are a global distributor of consumer, business and enterprise products supported by a range of managed services.
We are committed to exceeding expectations through best-in-class customer service and have 30 years of successful relationships to prove it. Our scale and knowledge, combined with our experience across the technology sector, enables us to continue to innovate and deliver market leading services for our partners.
Position Summary:
To manage and ensure supply of stock in the most cost-effective way, including transfer of current parts and managing of 50+ consumer brands
Key Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the effective coordination of the material planning, purchasing and production scheduling function and ensuring timely delivery to customers of finished products
* Be able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with existing and new suppliers
* Work with relevant procurement teams and/or suppliers to expedite shortages and urgent shipments
* Communicate regularly with vendors and provide reports to customers as required
* Work to reduce / eliminate any potential Excess and Obsolete material
* Review impact of Engineering Change and/or Deviations to current supply
* Develop and implement a cost reduction program
* Ensure that control, recording systems and procedures fully meet our client's requirements
* Ensure timely escalation and elimination of roadblocks
* Provide regular updates to internal and external customers, including visits to the customer site
* View and process Purchase Requisitions and SAP Purchase Orders while implementing strategies, policies & procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* 1-2 Years vendor management expertise
* Extensive knowledge of MRP and SAP
* Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.
* APICS/IIPMM or equivalent (will be an advantage)
* Be proactive & results driven
* Demonstrate a strong record of contract negotiation & ability to negotiate with vendors for maximum benefit.
* Must have strong communications skills & have excellent interpersonal skills and work with different functions within the organisation
* Team player with the ability to work well in a pressurised environment to demanding objectives
* Able to work under their own initiative and make sound commercial decisions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €40,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Experience:
* Vendor management: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Co Dublin, CO. Dublin