Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and to support this ambitious growth, we are seeking to onboard a FF&E and Construction Material Buyer to join our Group Design & Developments team. It is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to excel and with a unique opportunity to gain exposure to interaction with senior members of the leadership team on a regular basis. The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can fit into Applegreen seamlessly and adopt a hands-on approach to their role.
Key Responsibilities:
As Applegreen expands, the responsibilities will evolve and change over time. The core responsibilities will centre around the following areas:
Responsible for the procurement of services and all the materials, furniture, finishes and equipment (FF&E) required for building projects, demonstrating value for money through competitive tendering and pricing analysis to minimise risk and maximise commercial opportunity.
Searches for the highest quality goods and services at the lowest possible cost and ensuring warranties to be honoured by the manufacturer and or service provider.
Identifying suppliers and subcontractors, obtaining quotations and agreeing delivery timescales.
Understand the overall cost of the supply chain from purchase to delivery, services and warranties.
Liaising effectively with the construction, management team and suppliers & subcontractors to manage the flow of labour & materials appropriately.
Liaising closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided.
Examine trends, sales records, and inventory levels of current stock.
Research foreign and domestic suppliers and keep up to date with potential changes that may affect the supply and demand for products and materials.
Approval of Purchase Invoices for payment.
Education, Qualifications & Experience:
Associate or bachelor’s Degree in business, retail management or equivalent.
Procurement qualification such as CPP, CPPB, or CPPO desirable but not essential.
1-2 years previous buying in a similar role gained in FF&E and construction material is essential.
Excellent stakeholder skills at all levels.
Strong negotiation skills.
Good knowledge of market rates in US, UK and Ireland.
Good communication skills
Strong maths and budgeting abilities
Analytical thinking skills
Additional key skills & attributes:
A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.
Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines.
A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required.
Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace.
Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen.
A ‘can do’ attitude and a positive solution focused mindset.
Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
Be a self-starter, and also be able to work collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team across many parts of Applegreen.
Is resilient and calm under pressure.
Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills.
Has strong leadership potential and management skills, who will be a role model for the people and culture at Applegreen.
Willing to travel ad hoc if required.
Application & Screening Process (subject to change):
Application Process:
Please submit:
Tailored & up to date CV (Max 2 pages)
Cover Letter – Preferred
Interview & Selection Process:
Two interview rounds will be required for this role.
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