Junior Buyer / Purchaser - Swords

Junior Buyer / Purchaser

Swords, North Dublin

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Our client is a medium sized main contractor who undertake residential, educational and leisure projects

They are currently looking for a Junior Buyer with a background in construction to join their team in Swords.

The ideal candidate should be able to work on their own initiative, be well organised, knowledgeable about the sources of supply of construction materials; highly skilled at communicating with quantity surveyors, site personnel, suppliers and relevant internal departments. 

Role purpose:

To support the Purchasing Manager, enhancing the efficiency of Procurement, by managing the contract expenditure in line with agreed objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Working within a high performing multifunctional team that will:
• Develop a clear understanding of the business needs associated with all areas expenditure
• Ongoing commercial management of suppliers ensuring contract compliance, delivery to SLAs and delivery of ongoing commercial opportunities
• Ensure effective supplier relationship management applied and ensure supplier numbers are appropriate for the category that will improve performance, reduce costs and minimise administration.
• Deliver any identified supplier rationalisation programme
• Effectively manage risk and minimise accordingly ensuring business continuity
• Select appropriate suppliers who can deliver the service that best meets the Purchasing strategy and assures contract compliance and SLA deliverables.
• Construct, negotiate, implement and manage Supply and service level agreements/contracts that achieve cost, delivery, quality, innovation, zero harm and service targets as required by the business
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with company safety rules, health and safety legislation and environmental standards and that operating procedures reflect current legislation
• Promote and represent the company's Procurement as required on business and departmental initiatives
• Develop close working relationships with other key functions in the company and keep them aware of, and seek their views on, changes and initiatives to ensure a coordinated approach
• Apply and maintain the policies and procedures set out and adopt them accordingly as part of a pragmatic business support strategy ensuring team are fully cognisant and follow accordingly

Skills Required Include:

(knowledge/qualifications/experience)

• Procurement knowledge in the construction sector 
• Knowledge and experience of current purchasing best practice principles
• Sound commercial acumen.
• Competent in use of MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook

To register your interest please send CV to john.behan@icds.ie or call +353 (0)1 632 1200 for more info.