Head of Purchasing

Responsibilities Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following: Purchasing Strategy:

• Coordination of purchasing at company level
• Supporting the Purchasing Manager of the Division Control Company (DCC-PM) in defining the divisional purchasing strategy and responsibility for its implementation at company level
• Implementation and further development of group-wide and division-wide Material Group Management
• Responsibility for purchasing targets for the local company
• Flexibility: including optimisation of replenishment times and implementation of a multi-supplier strategy
• Performance: including ensuring the availability of materials
• Liquidity: including optimisation of stock levels
• Profitability: including reduction in material costs
• Close collaboration with the DCC-PM for all relevant issues

Purchasing Organisation:

• Functional and disciplinary supervision of the purchasing staff in the local company
• Development of the purchasing department to a strategic partner and supply chain expert
• Collaboration in the harmonisation and optimisation of divisional procurement processes to minimise risk and reduce costs
• Coordination of personnel planning with the DCC-PM

Purchasing Controlling:

• Further development of the group-wide purchasing methods and tools
• Responsibility for purchasing controlling at company level
• Active participation in the definition and implementation of price forecasts and purchasing results
• Implementation of sustainable measures for the competitiveness and innovation of procured parts

Purchasing Projects:

• Active participation in the cross-plant purchasing project portfolio.
• Securing the necessary resources and participating as a project owner or project manager.

Qualifications, Requirements And Experience

• Several years of experience in procurement management
• Sound knowledge of procurement strategies and controlling
• Management experience and ability to work in a team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to assert oneself

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Paid overtime
• End of Year Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Service Pay
• Early finish on a Friday
• 21 days annual leave + Length of service days
• Company Fixed Days
• Subsidised canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Retailer Discounts
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend Scheme
• Maternity Pay
• Educational assistance
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.
• We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.

#LCC Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Darby. One Passion. Many Opportunities.The Company Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranes worldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity and productivity. Location Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. Killarney Ireland (IE) Contact Fiona Darby fiona.darby@liebherr.com elizabeth.stack@liebherr.com