Purchasing Manager

Updated: March 03, 2024 09:23 AM GMT

Full-time Job in Arklow, County Wicklow

Corcoran Recruitment & Search

Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland

My client, one of Ireland’s largest poultry processors, specialising in coated, marinated, cooked, and raw frozen poultry across foodservice and retail are looking for an ambitious Purchasing Manager to take the lead for the full spectrum of purchasing processes including supplier selection and management, price negotiation, purchase order execution, timely delivery and stock optimization.

This will involve tendering, issuing contracts and ensuring that their supply chain procedures are working seamlessly. Ultimately, you will ensure we make cost-effective purchases and ensure that we have the materials required for production to run optimally.

Responsibilities include:
• Design, plan and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies
• Work with suppliers and internal departments
• Ensure lead times on the system are correct, and allow for production to run smoothly
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Maintain a database of approved suppliers
• Negotiate... More Detail