Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager Irish International Trading Corporation (Cork) Plc, otherwise known as IITC, was established in 1920 and we are immensely proud of having diversified and developed over time to become one of Ireland's leading wholesalers of Hardware, Steel, Wire, Agricultural Plastics, Salt, Bathroom supplies and Plumbing Materials.
The quality, expertise and commitment of our loyal employees has been the foundation of our success and will be the biggest driver of our business in further development.
It is this passion about our industries and products which ensures that each of our customers, big and small, receives a bespoke and high-quality customer experience every time that they deal with IITC.
Our business is underpinned by our 5 core values, as how we achieve success is just as important as being successful -Loyalty -Quality -Integrity -Respect & Inclusiveness -Unique customer service.
We are continuing our journey of expanding and diversifying our business and we are seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our Plumbing Category here at Tramore Road, Cork City.
As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects within your portfolio, Key Responsibilities Strategy: Support the head-of-department by assisting in the development and implementation of Procurement Strategy, aligned to the overall Category Strategy Market insight: Monitor market dynamics, industry developments, competitive landscape, emerging technologies, to identify opportunities, inform procurement decisions, mitigate risks.
Range management: Manage product ranges within the portfolio, a competitive & innovative assortment.
Supply / fulfilment Manage internal procurement processes (sales history, forecasting demand, purchase requisitions, stock purchase orders, stock transfers) as well as supply-chain considerations (capacity, constraints, lead times, delivery schedules) - to ensure material requirements are met on time & in full.
Inventory management Optimise inventory levels to minimise stockouts and excess inventory.
Cost optimisation Negotiate terms & conditions, price, request for proposals (RFPs), request for quotation (RFQs), bid evaluations, delivery charge - to ensure optimal product cost.
Price optimisation Leverage market insight, understand competitiveness (price index), take on board sales team feedback, implement price management strategies to maximise profitability and competitiveness & optimise margin.
Performance management: Utilise data-driven insights to track portfolio performance against target (sales, cost, margin, service, stock) and drive continuous improvement.
Supplier Management: Collaborate with suppliers, build relationships.
Drive availability, innovation, lowest cost & drive continuous improvement.
Customer Engagement: Collaborate with suppliers, build relationships to deliver customer-centric initiatives and drive profitable growth.
Team Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally to understand requirements of the procurement function & drive portfolio success.
Purchasing administration Carry out the necessary 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, preferably in the Irish market.
Strong procurement experience (including negotiation) with proven experience of optimising cost whilst a building and maintaining successful supplier relationships.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends, translate into insight to facilitate informed commercial decisions.
Strong communication, engagement & presentation skills.
Ability to engage stakeholders & influence positive outcomes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, and experience with purchasing platforms and ERP systems.
Potential to develop strategic capabilities in the medium term.
What we Offer: Appropriate 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 our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Skills: Procurement Purchasing