Purchasing Manager Contact Niamh KedneySalary: €50,000 - €65,000 Location: IrelandLeinsterOffalySector: Construction & CivilsContact: Niamh KedneyMobile: +353851866731 Our client are seeking a Purchasing Manager to join their team in Galway. Our client are a growing Electrical Contracting company working nationwide in Ireland across commercial and industrial projects.Why apply with Sonas?Experts in M&E RecruitmentWe can provide insights to the best salaries, rates and benefits on offerOne point of contact – We can manage all your applications, interviews and negotiationsWe will get your CV seen by the right hiring managersResponsibiltiesSomeone who has built up relationships in the industry for bulk buyingPrimarily to agree material prices with suppliers and assist in developing the purchasing processProvide functional assistance in support of Purchase Order systemSupport the Construction Sites with the receipting of delivery docketsPreparing RFQ’s and evaluationsDeveloping supply chain relationships.Provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Procurement DepartmentReport weekly and monthly data and information to site & management teamsSupport development of in-house procedures/systems.RequirementsRelevant 3rd level qualification or equivalent electrical trade background advantageous.Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a purchasing/buying role requiredEngineering experience advantageous but not essentialHealthcare & pharma buyer experience would be advantageous but not essentialExperience and background in Electrical Industry would be idealKnowledge of / experience in the construction industry would be advantageousExcellent written and verbal communication skills essentialExcellent IT skills essential – knowledge of SAP B1 would be advantageousAbility to work on own initiative and to tight deadlinesElectrically biased buyer on Medium / large scale construction projects Tags: