Buyer - Proline, Dublin 8

2 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Cork Builders Providers Ltd. Full time

Buyer - Proline, Inchicore, Dublin 8
As one of the leading suppliers of ironmongery and accessory products, Proline provides design solutions for architects, interior designers and specifiers on all their ironmongery needs.
Offering a vast range of products which include invisible door solutions, door and window hardware, joinery products and airtightness products.
A Buyer in the Specialist products division manages relationships in a dynamic supply base and is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the inventory of product categories to ensure we have the best product range to meet our customers' needs.
The buyer will ensure the most cost-effective supply chain to ensure we meet our customers' service level requirements.
The buyer will lead supplier negotiations and build long term relationships with those suppliers.
The Buyer will report to the Managing Director of the business while working closely with the category and stock team unit.
Knowledge & Experience
Proven experience as a Buyer in the Building Materials Industry or a similar role.
Ideally have knowledge of construction materials, industry regulations and market trends.
Proficiency in using category management software tools.
Excellent Microsoft Office and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Excel especially.
Ability to work in a fast paced and diverse organisation.
Strategic planning
Key Responsibilities
Build long term supplier relationships, improving the trading position in a sustainable way.
Review existing supplier performance and new supplier proposals.
Lead or support complex negotiations with key suppliers.
Challenge the team continually to create a range our customer value versus our competitors and ensure no product gaps whilst optimising sales and margin.
Ensuring price is competitive and profitable.
Forecasting stocks based off sales and trends to allow business efficiency.
Review new product developments, meet with suppliers and build long term relationships.
Forecasting and managing budgets effectively, always being cost conscious.
Support the category strategy review process and strategic change programmes and translate into clear plans for the Category Team to drive category growth.
Attend trade shows and industry events to stay updated on market trends and opportunity to work in international markets sourcing new products identifying new product trends.
Design and implement new product production outside of Ireland and manage the inbound supply chain.
Work with logistics to manage on time delivery of product to the various business units.
Essential Competencies
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong decision-making skills.
Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
Effective team working and networking skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer facing skills.
Dynamic, motivated and driven to achieve targets.
Contract Type
Permanent full time
Full time 41-hour contract
Working week Monday to Friday
Location: Inchicore, Dublin 8
Our Benefits Include
Competitive Basic Salary
Private Health Care Allowance
Sick Pay Scheme
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Pension Scheme
Colleague Saving Scheme
Profit Share Scheme
Colleague Discount
Educational Assistance
Wellness initiatives
Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
DISCLAIMER: The Chadwicks Group reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the employee's responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes.
Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by The Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.
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