Purchasing Manager - Plumbing

at  Elk Recruitment

SALARY: DOE

Our client 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 the company. 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 team in Cork. As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects within your portfolio,

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s 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. Experience withing the Pluming/Bathrooms industries desired
• 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.

Strategy:
Support the head-of-department by assisting in the development and implementation of Procurement Strategy, aligned to the overall Category Strategy for Plumbing