3 Days Left) Head of Purchasing

4 weeks ago


Cork, Cork, Ireland RedChair Recruitment Full time
We are presently recruiting for a Head of Purchasing for our clients, a multinational company in County Kerry. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will support operational efficiency and quality in engineering output and will oversee procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective acquisition of materials and services. As Head of Purchasing, you will coordinate with suppliers, manage budgets, ensure compliance with regulations, and align purchasing activities with project and company goals. This is a permanent full-time position, based in County Kerry.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordination of purchasing at company level
2. Support PM in defining and implementing the divisional purchasing strategy
3. Implementation and further development of group-wide and division-wide Material Group Management
4. Optimisation of replenishment times and implementation of a multi-supplier strategy
5. Ensure the availability of materials
6. Lead on reduction in material costs
7. Manage Purchasing Department staff
8. Develop purchasing methods and tools
9. Take responsibility for purchasing control
10. Lead in all purchasing project portfolio

Qualifications, Requirements, and Experience:

1. 5+ years of experience in procurement management
2. Sound knowledge of procurement strategies
3. Educated to degree level or hold relevant qualifications coupled with extensive experience.

This is a permanent position offering a market-rate salary, negotiable based on experience, along with an additional package including pension benefits.

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