Purchasing Manager

4 days ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland International Trading Solutions Full time
Overview

Purchasing Manager role at International Trading Solutions (Irish International Trading Corporation Cork) located in Cork City. The role focuses on overseeing all commercial aspects within the Plumbing Category portfolio.

Responsibilities
  • Support the head-of-department by assisting in the development and implementation of Procurement Strategy, aligned to the overall Category Strategy
  • Monitor market dynamics, industry developments, competitive landscape, emerging technologies, to identify opportunities, inform procurement decisions, mitigate risks
  • Manage product ranges within the portfolio, ensuring a competitive and innovative assortment
  • Manage internal procurement processes (sales history, forecasting demand, purchase requisitions, stock purchase orders, stock transfers) and supply-chain considerations (capacity, constraints, lead times, delivery schedules) to ensure material requirements are met on time and in full
  • Optimise inventory levels to minimise stockouts and excess inventory
  • Negotiate terms and conditions, price, RFPs/RFQs, bid evaluations, and delivery charges to ensure optimal product cost
  • Leverage market insight and sales team feedback to implement price management strategies that maximise profitability and competitiveness and optimise margins
  • Utilise data-driven insights to track portfolio performance against targets (sales, cost, margin, service, stock) and drive continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with suppliers to drive availability, innovation, lowest cost, and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with suppliers to deliver customer-centric initiatives and drive profitable growth
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to understand requirements of the procurement function and drive portfolio success
  • Carry out purchasing administration duties (requisitions, stock orders, stock transfers, invoice matching, bid evaluations, credit notes, other)
Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelors degree in business, Economics, or related field
  • Strong commercial acumen with proven experience (3+ years), preferably within wholesale or retail industries and Irish market
  • Strong procurement experience (including negotiation) with proven ability to optimise cost while maintaining supplier relationships
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends into actionable insights
  • Strong communication, engagement and presentation skills; ability to engage stakeholders and influence outcomes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel) and experience with purchasing platforms and ERP systems
  • Potential to develop strategic capabilities in the medium term
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary package
  • Permanent role
  • Medical expenses reimbursement
  • Digital wellbeing platform
  • Pension contributions
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Further education support
  • On-site parking

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, socio-economic or parental status. We base all employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.


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