Procurement Manager
- Location: Dublin
- Salary: Market related
Job details
- Location
- Dublin
- Salary
- Market related
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Ref
- 237930
- Posted
- 2 Monate her
- Responsible for managing and supporting all procurement aspects. Including preparation, tendering, assessment, and execution of; Consultancy Agreements, EPC Contracts, Split Contracts etc. for renewable projects at all stages through their life cycle.
- Purchases goods or services and ensures quality products for competitive prices in a timely fashion.
- Plays an integral role in ensuring a company meets budgets and operates profitably.
- Liaises with key departments to determine their product and service needs
- Tracks business trends and product availability to guarantee the best price for goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
- Drive to reduce construction costs and add value with respect to DEVEX, CAPEX and OPEX for projects
- Provide support and oversight of commercial and contractual administration of the construction contracts and subcontracts
- Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company
- Identify potential new suppliers, products and services to meet project goals
- Strive to adopt and develop processes that deliver project goals and reduce waste
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