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Overview

Procure materials, manage supplier relations, and support project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier sourcing
• cost negotiation
• safety compliance
• invoice management
• warehouse management
• order tracking

Tasks

-Ensure that all materials & equipment purchased by the company comply with the relevant safety standards. -Obtain best prices from suppliers and review regularly; for unusual or be-spoke items, obtain a minimum of 3 quotations. -Ensure Material Safety Data Sheets are obtained where required; where appropriate, seek advice from the Safety Manager regarding health & safety or environmental implications of materials and equipment purchased. -Manage the invoice and credit note process and maintain good communication with suppliers and Accounts. -Plan project delivery taking into account price & lead time. -Ensure the movement of materials and plant to and from the Warehouse is properly accounted for. -Monitor project staff compliance with the Materials Procurement Policy. -Maintain the Warehouse & Stores areas ensuring such areas are tidy. -Assist Estimating Department on pricing as required. -Manage the company’s mobile phone register. -Maintain accurate file & email storage to ensure proper and timely payment of invoices. -Generate Credit Agreements with suppliers in line with Accounts Payment terms and conditions. -Put in place rebate terms with large suppliers. Maintain a Schedule of all rebate terms and ensure year-end credit notes are issued. -Promptly place orders with suppliers & ensure project managers & QSs are kept up to date on delivery.

Requirements

• excel
• negotiation
• procurement
• numeracy
• time management
• accuracy

What You Bring

-Strong numeracy skills. -Good time management and organizational skills. -Strong interpersonal skills. -Problem solver and results focused. -Strong emphasis on accuracy and detail. -Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency. -Proficient negotiation skills and ability to plan for future needs for the business. -Ability to work under pressure to meet goals and deadlines. -Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. -3+ years’ experience in a procurement department (preferably within the construction industry)

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About Flynn

-Grown steadily into one of Ireland’s leading construction management and fit‑out firms. -Project work spans commercial offices, healthcare environments, aviation facilities, hospitality venues, data centres and retail sites. -Expanded beyond Ireland with offices in London and Copenhagen following major data centre contracts. -Emphasizes early collaborative engagement—often joining at pre‑construction to drive value engineering and timely delivery. -Earned Platinum LEED certification on flagship sustainable projects like Cumberland House. -Client base includes blue‑chip names such as DAA, Diageo, LinkedIn, Accenture, Laya Healthcare and Twitter. -Accredited to ISO 9001 and Safe‑T‑Cert Grade A for quality and safety, maintaining structured systems across every project. -Driven by digital delivery and BIM, pre‑emptively resolves constructability clashes before physical work begins.

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