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The successful candidatewill report on a day-by-day basis to the Head of Purchasing. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter, dependable, thorough and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The successful individual must have strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and well-developed influencing skills, with a proven ability to build, manage and maintain relationships at all levels. Must possess excellent planning, scheduling, negotiating and organisational skills. The successful candidatemust have a proven record of strong attention to detail as well as excellent reporting skills.\nResponsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:\nPurchase material and services base on system requirements and LCC production program.\nGeneral administration of all related processes, e.g. purchase orders, subcontract operations, sales orders, checking order confirmations. \nMaintain related item data within the MRP system. \nMonitor, analyse and optimise supplier delivery performance (Quantity, delivery dates), liaise with suppliers in caseof discrepancies. \nUpdate delivery dates and escalate late deliveries. \nProcess claims in relation to order quantity, delivery dates and packaging in cooperation with Quality Department and Goods Receiving Department. \nIdentify internal and external stakeholder business needs, provide solutions and minimise risks. \nAnalyse and optimise purchasing parameter to reduce inventory levels while maintaining availability of parts. \nCarry out quantity forecasts and determining requirements , sending forecasts to business partners.\nParticipation in planning meetings\nInbound logistics - ensuring notification in accordance with delivery conditions and optimisation of delivery.\nPermanent monitoring, analysis, and optimisation of stock levels.\nOther ancillary duties associated with the position.\nQualifications, Requirements & Experience\nMinimum of 3 years’ experience required in a purchasing role. \nA recognised qualification in a related discipline. \nExperience in Engineering / manufacturing environments is a distinct advantage. \nHighly motivated self-starter, dependable, can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. \nStrong interpersonal and communication skills and well-developed influencing skills, with a proven ability to build,manage and maintain relationships at all levels. \nMust possess excellent planning, scheduling, negotiating and organisational skills. \nProven record of strong attention to detail as well as excellent reporting skills.\nStrong IT skills (Word, Excel, etc) is essential. \nAdvance skills with formulas, complex financial spreadsheets in MS Excel would be a plus. \nExperience of material planning, warranty management with and ERP system (BAAN) would be an advantage.\nBenefits\nWhat We Offer:\nCompetitive Salary\nPaid overtime\nEnd of Year Bonus\nPension Scheme\nService Pay\nEarly finish on a Friday\n21 days annual leave + Length of service days\nCompany Fixed Days\nSubsidised canteen\nSports and Social Club\nRetailer Discounts\nLife Assurance\nRefer a friend Scheme\nMaternity Pay\nEducational assistance\nCareer Progression Opportunities\n**Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.\n**We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.\nHave we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Darby.\nOne Passion. Many Opportunities.\nThe company\nLiebherr 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. 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