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 

 

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, training and development opportunities, subsidised canteen, retailer discounts, travel opportunities, sports and social club, cycle to work scheme and if that isn’t enough, we have an early finish on a Friday!

**Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.

**We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.

 

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Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Darby.

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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

emily.oconnor@liebherr.com