Overview
We are seeking to recruit a Procurement and Trading Specialist in Co. Mayo
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high level negotiations with national and international vendors ensuring best price and quality of service for Portwest.
- Interface with suppliers and staff to ensure efficient account management of purchasing controls leads to adequate service levels, contract management and value for money.
- Attend multiple trade fairs and meetings with international vendors annually.
- Conduct ongoing market research into alternative vendor options.
- Deliver cost reductions and advances in sustainable sourcing through the implementation of modern and professional strategic purchasing techniques ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
- Lead and establish, as appropriate, evaluation teams and stakeholder groups to ensure activities are conducted in line with global procedures.
- Develop procurement strategies, processes and systems that provide appropriate governance and controls.
- Implementation of any audit recommendations
- Provide ongoing support and updates to the Director of Procurement & Trading.
- Assess, negotiate and quote opportunities to grow sales with individual customers as they arise.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a procurement position
- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or CIPS qualification
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Strong commercial acumen
For more information Contact Leona at Arcon Recruitment
Leona Walsh
Recruitment Consultant
- Leona Walsh
- [email protected]
- 086 0678360
Leona is the most recent addition to the Arcon Recruitment team. A Castlebar native She is a business graduate of GMIT and brings with her valuable experience in the hospitality sector. Leona currently provides support to the admin / accounts division and spends a lot of her
day liaising with new and existing candidates.
