Group Purchasing Manager

Fota Island Resort; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality establishment located in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee purchasing and inventory management. The role requires a third-level qualification in business or supply chain, strong analytical skills, and experience in similar diverse roles. Key responsibilities include developing procurement processes, monitoring market trends, and negotiating contracts to optimize costs. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset, aimed at supporting the organization’s procurement activities effectively.

Benefits

Company Risk Scheme

Company Funded Educational Programs

Wellness Program

Employee Assist Program

Bike To Work Scheme

Service Awards

Staff Appreciation Events

Discount on Dining options

Reduction on accommodation for family and friends

Discount for Spa treatments and products

Use of Health Clubs

Staff Dining Facilities

Staff Parking

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in a business or supply chain related discipline.
• Experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• Experience of sourcing and purchasing goods for retail and hospitality sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain purchasing/procurement structures and procedures.
• Monitor market trends affecting supplier pricing and availability.
• Negotiate key contracts with vendors and clients.
• Ensure inventory improvements and control systems.
• Report on group spending and performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical & problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Negotiation and influencing abilities

Strong IT Skills

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Third level qualification in a business or supply chain related discipline

Job description

Whether in our kitchens, dining rooms, event venues, accommodation or offices, our singular purpose is to exceed our guest's expectations with our unparalleled quality, service, and food and wine knowledge. We achieve this only through the excellence, innovation and passion of our team members.

Why work with us?

• Company Risk Scheme
• Company Funded Educational Programs
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assist Program
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Service Awards
• Staff Appreciation Events
• Discount on Dining options of up to 50%
• Reduction on accommodation for family and friends
• Discount for Spa treatments and products
• Use of Health Clubs
• Staff Dining Facilities
• Staff Parking

What we are looking for:

• Third level qualification in a business or supply chain related discipline.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Ability to think strategically from a high-level view.
• Excellent IT Skills
• ERP systems experience, with stock control & PO elements, and the ability to develop and implement improved processes and procedures
• Previous experience in a similarly diverse role in covering purchasing and inventory management.
• Experience of margin and cost analysis essential.
• Experience of sourcing and purchasing goods for the retail, hospitality sector is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain appropriate structures, procedures and processes for the purchasing/procurement function for the group
• Monitor market trends and risks affecting supplier pricing, availability, and delivery.
• Create, maintain and update details (price etc…) on Procurewizard for data/info provided by internal customers.
• Strategic analysis of procurement activities as well as ongoing analysis and reporting.
• Monitor and report on group spending across all divisions.
• Negotiation of key contracts with vendors and clients. Keep all contracts for the supply of goods and services under review to ensure that they are being carried out effectively and negotiate terms where necessary.
• Consolidate current spending with a view to making significant cost savings.
• Develop and maintain strong inventory control systems and procedures.
• Optimise purchasing spend to avoid material or component stock outs.
• General inventory reporting - stock takes, GP's Beverage reports.
• Ensure that mid-term purchasing and forecasting plans are in place
• Proactively look for and implement inventory improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with heads of departments and suppliers to understand and align on the requirements/priorities/constraints as well as provide/track/drive forecast accuracy (demand, supply, lead-time) for products for the Group.
• Report weekly/monthly daily purchasing dashboard on spending, purchased quantity vs. consumption, forecast accuracy, cost/price variation.
• Assist with special projects as needed.