Purchasing Officer
FRS Recruitment
Cavan
Purchasing Officer. Role Type: Permanent. Sector: Construction. This is a newly created position in the organisation and due to continued growth and expansion, my client is now seeking to hire a purchasing officer/manager to take on the overall responsibility within the organisation. This role might suit a QS that has touched on elements of procurement in the residential sector. Construction industry knowledge is a must. Role/Responsibilities: Strive to continuously identify new suppliers of construction materials in Ireland & Europe and Rest of World. Challenge the status quo of existing construction materials and solutions used by the company by offering alternative sourced solutions that are more efficient and sustainable. Protect the company's requirements, regulatory standards and objectives as a priority when procuring materials. As and when required, process orders for the supply of goods and services through to completion, ensuring efficient delivery and quality as set out by production requirements. Provide reports to the Head of Finance on meeting outcomes with suppliers identifying if supplier is to be brought to next stage in engagement process or reasons why the supplier was discounted. Skills Required: • Must have strong IT skills and be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word. • Good attention to detail, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative. • Need to be capable of divergent thinking to allow existing solutions and suppliers to be challenged / reassessed. • Need to have strong verbal communication skills to ensure effective engagement with both suppliers and internal stakeholders as a means to building longstanding relationships. • Need to have an interest in construction design and construction implementation. • Previous experience in a construction buying/procurement based role would be advantageous but is not essential. • Ideally will have a Degree/Level 7 or 8 in Business or Construction related discipline. • Or a Qualification from The Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (IIPMM) Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.
2432 days ago