Reporting to: Finance Director
Location: Office Based in Borris, Co Carlow
Salary DOE
Our client looking for a highly organised and motivated Procurement Officer to join our administration team. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in supporting our procurement operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting in the managing of the procurement process from start to finish, ensuring materials required for production are sourced in an efficient manner.
- Collaborate with sales, production and management teams in MRP process. Assist sales, design and production teams in identifying, sourcing, pricing and ordering materials required.
- Assist in ensuring orders for materials are placed in a timely manner, minimum inventory levels are managed and aged stock is reduced.
- Take responsibility for the full lifecycle of orders from initiation to delivery, including conducting tenders, raising Purchase Orders, answering supplier queries and managing orders from production to delivery.
- Liaise with freight forwarders for successful collection, delivery and customs clearances of international orders. Report on shipment status and expected delivery dates to various teams on a weekly basis. Pro-actively follow up on any delays and communicate these delays in an efficient manner to various stakeholders.
- Provide regular reports to management and production/sales teams.
- Serve as the first point of contact for purchasing-related queries from suppliers and internal teams.
- Assist in co-ordinating quality control activities between suppliers and inspection teams.
- Assist in preparing purchasing forecasts for both short- and long-term planning.
- Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Other ad-hoc tasks as required by the business.
- Experience of using SAP, strong understanding of procurement processes and stock control methods.
- Previous experience in international Shipments/Imports/Exports would be an advantage.
- Must have a "Can Do" attitude and work on own initiative. Capable of working independently as well as being an effective team player.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. Flexible and adaptable.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365, and SAP.
- Strong numerical skills / attention to detail, ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills