Procurement Lead - Equipment - Multi Disciplinary Consultancy - Cork City CorkOffice/Project Location: Cork City CorkEmployment Type: Long term contract min 12 monthsWork Location: Cork office with hybrid working optionsPay: €50-60 Per Hour Rate negotiable depending on level of experienceExperience: 10+ yearsVisa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa requiredOur Client is one of Ireland's leading EPCm consultancies and a global player in the Semiconductor, Pharma and Biotech sectors with offices in Dublin and Cork.
A Procurement Lead is required to manage and motivate the Equipment Project Procurement Team whilst commanding respect from all stakeholders through technical and personal credibility and integrity.As an overall Project Procurement Lead, manage the activities of a small to large team of buyers, expeditors, subcontract administrators and other supporting procurement functions.
This typically includes, establishing package assignments and priorities, eliminating obstacles, managing the interface with in house staff and Client management, providing on-the-job training, offering support and guidance, and working closely with the Department Manager of Equipment Procurement to settle performance related issues.Coordinate with the Client's procurement representative and Project Manager and maintain good relations.Manages the procurement process, including planning, development of bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations.Disseminate Operating Procedures for Procurement activities and ensure implementation by Procurement Team.Work closely with the Project Controls Team and support as necessary with resources to ensure that the capital cost reporting elements of the Project requirements are delivered to the highest standard.Provide input, expertise, and support into the Capital estimating of projects.The procurement of materials and equipment of the required quality at lowest cost consistent with material requisitions, departmental and project requirements and at correct delivery point within scheduled time limits.The competence and performance of supervised personnel within applicable procedures, schedules, and man-hour and cost budgets.RequirementsDegree in a recognised Industry field(Procurement Management or Business-related qualification)Membership of IIPMM or equivalent is an advantage.This position requires extensive experience in Capital Equipment Procurement or Project Management related field.
This should include a minimum of 10 years either in a Procurement Management or Lead Buyer position(combination of design office and construction site beneficial) and a minimum of 10 years' experience as an Engineering Buyer in a related industrial sector.Have a thorough knowledge of the Equipment Supply Chain and capable of building strong relationships with the Vendors we engage with.Strong Technical background would be an advantagePackageLong term contract role based in Dublin with Hybrid working options€50-60 Per Hour Rate negotiable depending on level of experience