Head of Purchasing

Liebherr Group

Head of Purchasing coordinating procurement strategies in Killarney for Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. Managing supply chain initiatives to optimise materials and costs effectively.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeKillarney • 🇮🇪 IrelandLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordination of purchasing at company level
Supporting the Purchasing Manager of the Division Control Company (DCC-PM) in defining the divisional purchasing strategy
Implementation and further development of group-wide and division-wide Material Group Management
Responsibility for purchasing targets for the local company
Flexibility including optimisation of replenishment times and implementation of a multi-supplier strategy
Ensuring the availability of materials
Optimisation of stock levels
Reduction in material costs
Close collaboration with the DCC-PM
Functional and disciplinary supervision of the purchasing staff
Development of the purchasing department to a strategic partner and supply chain expert
Coordination of personnel planning with the DCC-PM
Responsibility for purchasing controlling at company level
Active participation in the definition and implementation of price forecasts and purchasing results
Implementation of sustainable measures for competitiveness and innovation of procured parts
Active participation in the cross-plant purchasing project portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in procurement management
Sound knowledge of procurement strategies and controlling
Management experience and ability to work in a team
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and ability to assert oneself

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive salary
pension scheme
training and development opportunities
subsidised canteen
retailer discounts
travel opportunities
sports and social club
cycle to work scheme
early finish on a Friday

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement managementpurchasing strategyMaterial Group Managementpurchasing controllingprice forecastsstock optimisationmulti-supplier strategycost reductionsupply chain managementsustainable procurement

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsteamworkleadershipflexibilityassertiveness