Purchasing Manager.

Hartley People Recruitment on behalf of a client is recruiting a Purchasing Manager in Carlow.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented person to join an established construction team where they can take responsibility for the company’s purchasing department. The successful candidate should have prior knowledge or experience of the construction industry with the ability to understand and read construction drawings, specs and schedules.

The Job

Key Responsibilities

• Source construction materials, plant, equipment, subcontractors and specialist services according to Project Teams’ needs
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations, negotiate prices and agree commercial terms
• Use company accounting software to prepare, issue and fulfil purchase orders
• Ensure company supplier database is kept up-to-date
• Assist in developing strong network of approved suppliers
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering
• Assist internal teams to resolve any issues on invoicing, pricing or contracts
• Prepare reports, forecasts and cost information regarding material, plant and preliminary cost for commercial team
• Keep plant register up to date for both owned and hired plant and ensure all have relevant certification
• Make decision on when plant should be purchased vs hired
• Maintain company vehicle fleet, ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy, services and maintained
• Record all small tools given to employees and subcontractors
• Ensure all relevant safety systems are up to standard on site and in offices
• Prepare O&M Manuals for completed projects
• Carry out handovers with clients on newly purchased homes
• Liaise with homeowners in the aftersales period ensuring snags and report are reported when necessary
• Liaise with Real estate agencies and Third-Party Marketing providers to create digital marketing promotions for Projects.
• Act as point of contact for Third Party managed I.T Providers.

The Person

Competencies

• Experience within construction industry, ideally in a purchasing or buyer role
• Good knowledge of construction materials and suppliers
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, including purchasing orders, contracts and supplier management
• Strong excel skills
• Excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well under pressure

For Immediate Consideration please contact [email protected] or call us directly on 051 878 813.

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