Purchasing Manager

Rasbee Limited; The Borough District of Clonmel; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

The role requires purchasing/procurement experience, a Level 8 qualification, and strong negotiation and Excel skills, with a focus on stock control and supplier management. On-site work in Clonmel with retail operations exposure.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
• Bachelor level qualification as specified.
• Knowledge of supplier management, price negotiation, and stock control.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine sourcing for products, supplies, and equipment.
• Set purchasing approaches and obtain quotes or tenders.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers.
• Arrange quality checks and ensure delivery timeliness.
• Forecast demand and manage stock turnover.
• Ensure sourcing complies with food safety and procurement rules.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical ability

Negotiation

Communication skills

Administration

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP

POS systems

Job description

Costcutter , 83 Irishtown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, E91 TK70

52.3521766662598;-7.70915079116821;Costcutter , 83 Irishtown , Clonmel , Co. Tipperary , E91 TK70

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Job Description

52.3521766662598;-7.70915079116821;Costcutter , 83 Irishtown , Clonmel , Co. Tipperary , E91 TK70 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-salesystems.

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Career Level

• Managerial

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 8 (incl Higher Diploma & Honours Bachelor Degree)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Analytical, Computer Literacy, Technical IT
• Competency Skills: Decision Making, Management, Negotiation, Priority Planning
• Specialising In: microsoft excel, inventory management