Overview
Our client is seeking a Purchasing Manager based in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, plan and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies
- Work with suppliers, manufacturers and internal departments
- Maintain a database of approved suppliers
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Negotiate lower pricing
- Search and source potential suppliers and vendors
- Track, measure and analyze company expenditures
- Oversee the recruitment, hiring and training of new staff
- Determine and track KPIs
- Provide reports for upper management
- Adhere to laws, rules and regulations
Key Skills
- Previous working experience in a Purchasing Management for 3-5 years
- Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or similar relevant field
- Hands on experience in budgeting and purchasing management
- Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Outstanding negotiation skills
- Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
For more information, contact Leona on 0949029944 or at [email protected]