Purchasing Manager

The role

Costcutter, a grocery retail business in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, is seeking a full\-time Purchasing Manager

to plan and manage its purchasing function and keep buying cost\-effective across the business.

Responsibilities

● Determine what products, supplies, and equipment need to be sourced across the business's product ranges.

● Set purchasing approaches, decide where to seek competitive quotes or tenders, and evaluate

supplier offers.

● Negotiate prices, terms, and contracts with suppliers, and prepare purchase orders and contract

paperwork.

● Arrange quality checks on incoming goods and hold suppliers to agreed delivery times and

standards.

● Research and identify new products and suppliers, meet supplier representatives, and attend

trade fairs.

● Forecast demand, monitor stock levels, and manage stock turnover, seasonal demand, and freight

and delivery coordination.

● Keep up to date with procurement and food safety requirements and make sure sourcing follows

them.

Requirements

● A bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, or a related area.

● Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, ideally in a retail setting.

● Knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, price and terms negotiation, purchase\-order

processing, demand forecasting, and stock control.

● Understanding of retail pricing, product margins, inventory management, and stock turnover.

● Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, negotiation, and communication skills.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and in purchasing, inventory\-management, ERP, or point\-of\-sale

systems.

Pay: From €37,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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