Purchasing & Logistics Administrator
Our client a leading manufacturer in the Northwest are seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Administrator to join their team in Grange, County Sligo. As a Purchasing & Logistics Administrator, you will collaboratively work with our projects and design teams. You will source, negotiate and purchase materials, components and equipment for all engineering projects. You will work closely alongside engineers and project managers in both our sites in the UK and Ireland to understand technical specifications, quality requirements and project timelines within budget.
Responsibilities:
- Source and select suppliers based on quality, price and product lead times.
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure advantageous agreements.
- Collaborate with project & design teams to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Review technical specifications to ensure all purchased products meet requirements
- Monitor inventory level and manage the supply chain to prevent shortages.
- Review and evaluate supplier list and performance to address issues and concerns.
- Maintain accurate database of purchasing, pricing and lead times.
- Actively participate in vendor assessment and selection.
- Identifying new suppliers and building & maintaining good relationships with them.
- Assist with the development and implementation of procurement policy and procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement within the planning area to drive Operational Excellence and improved financial performance.
- Work alongside stores dept. to ensure required stock levels are in-line with projects and within project timelines.
- Liaise with logistics partners to ensure smooth operation of transport of stock, materials and finished product.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- 3rd level degree or equivalent experience in either Engineering, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain.
- Proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experienced negotiator.
- Experience managing a wide range of vendors and suppliers.
- Experience with import and export functions.
- Hands on engineering/manufacturing experience a distinct advantage.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Working knowledge of purchasing systems, platforms and processes.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings.
- Experience in planning/scheduling logistics and shipment of products, both incoming & outgoing.
- MS Office proficiency and SAP experience desirable.
- Excellent communications and organisational skills.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
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