Group Purchasing Manager

3 days ago

Carrigtwohill, Cork, Ireland Fota Island Resort Full time

Group Purchasing Manager role at Fota Island Resort.

We are currently recruiting for a Group Purchasing Manager to join our team.

Why work with us? We offer a range of programs and benefits including Company Risk Scheme, Company Funded Educational Programs, Wellness Program, Employee Assist Program, Bike To Work Scheme, Service Awards, Staff Appreciation Events, and dining, accommodation, spa, and health club advantages for staff and family.

Overview

In this role you will manage purchasing and procurement activities for the group, ensuring effective structures, procedures and processes, strategic analysis, and cost optimization across all divisions.

What we are looking for
  • Third level qualification in a business or supply chain related discipline.
  • Analytical & problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
  • Ability to think strategically from a high-level view.
  • Excellent IT Skills
  • ERP systems experience, with stock control & PO elements, and the ability to develop and implement improved processes and procedures
  • Previous experience in a similarly diverse role in covering purchasing and inventory management.
  • Experience of margin and cost analysis essential.
  • Experience of sourcing and purchasing goods for the retail, hospitality sector is desirable.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement and maintain appropriate structures, procedures and processes for the purchasing/procurement function for the group.
  • Monitor market trends and risks affecting supplier pricing, availability, and delivery.
  • Create, maintain and update details on Procurewizard for data/info provided by internal customers.
  • Strategic analysis of procurement activities as well as ongoing analysis and reporting.
  • Monitor and report on group spending across all divisions.
  • Negotiate key contracts with vendors and clients. Keep contracts under review to ensure effective execution and negotiate terms where necessary.
  • Consolidate current spending with a view to significant cost savings.
  • Develop and maintain strong inventory control systems and procedures.
  • Optimise purchasing spend to avoid material or component stock outs.
  • General inventory reporting - stock takes, GP's Beverage reports.
  • Ensure mid-term purchasing and forecasting plans are in place.
  • Proactively look for and implement inventory improvement opportunities.
  • Work closely with heads of departments and suppliers to understand requirements/priorities/constraints and provide/track/drive forecast accuracy (demand, supply, lead-time) for products for the Group.
  • Report weekly/monthly daily purchasing dashboard on spending, purchased quantity vs. consumption, forecast accuracy, cost/price variation.
  • Assist with special projects as needed.
Seniority level
  • Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
  • Hospitality

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