Gary Coghlan

Project Procurement Manager at Mercury

Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area

About

Experienced Buyer with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Retail, Communication, Warehouse Operations, and Purchasing Negotiation. Strong purchasing professional.

Experience

  • Mercury (6 yrs 9 mos)
    • Project Procurement Manager
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      To lead and manage a team of Procurement personnel across various disciplines and geographical areas (Ireland, Mainland Europe or as requested) Assigning, training, monitoring, checking and coordinating the work of the team is a major part of the role. Apply a broad understanding of financial management principals and other quantitative information to ensure decisions are fiscally responsible and based on procurement budget. To implement and lead the Supplier Performance Management tool as assigned by Divisional Procurement Managers. To implement Procurement strategy with all key supply chain members (Agreements & Rebates). To lead internal and external meetings To leverage existing report suite to ensure timely and accurate reporting to both Operations and Function. Leading the sustainability initiative across the Division. Lead implementation and continuous improvement of ERP based procurement and material Management (Cradle to grave) Develop and implement Project Execution Plans.

    • Senior Buyer
      Apr 2021 - Mar 2025 · 4 yrs

      Deliver best in class performance through professional, competitive and efficient buying processes, controls and systems for their project(s). Leading and mentoring junior procurement personnel. · Purchase equipment, materials and/or services for assigned projects. · Secure the quality and timely delivery of goods and/or services required for assigned projects. · Ability to develop and manage a Procurement Schedule Report (PSR). · Negotiate vendor alliances and associated material masters. · Assist in the reallocation or disposal of excess materials. · Assist in proposals support when required. · Ensure that the Authority Matrix is followed stringently. · Expected to work with only general supervision. · Create internal reports. · Conduct complex bid process and do commercial evaluations. · Identify new supplier sources and recommend new sourcing strategies in assigned area. · Co-ordinate the logistics of goods and/services required for assigned projects. · Independently consolidate and analyse information from various sources to develop effective procurement schedules. · Conduct external reporting (outside of procurement department)

    • Buyer
      Nov 2019 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Deliver best in class performance through professional, competitive and efficient buying processes, controls and systems. · Purchase equipment, materials and/or services for assigned projects. · Secure the quality and timely delivery of goods and/or services required for assigned projects. · Conduct commercial bid evaluations. · Prepare, issue and administer purchase orders. · Assist in the reallocation or disposal of excess materials. · Assist in proposals support when required. · Ensure that the Authority Matrix is followed stringently. · Expected to work with only general supervision. · Create internal reports.

  • Procurement Administrator at John Paul Construction
    Mar 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Responsible for negotiating prices, lead times, stock levels and SLAs with approved suppliers. Daily issuing of POs for day to day materials to ensure smooth running of 32 construction sites nationwide. Issuing of Purchase orders for construction materials and/or plant machinery as required. Meeting regularly with suppliers to ensure service levels are being meant and discussing any issues. Sourcing new suppliers where necessary and appropriate to ensure best value for money and supply to site. Liaising with Surveying Department to ensure materials and plant requisitioned by site are within defined budget levels. Liaising with accounts to ensure any queries, discrepancies or disputes regarding invoicing are resolved as effectively as possible.

  • Warehouse Manager at Mount Vernon Foods
    Oct 2017 - Mar 2018 · 6 mos

    Ultimately Responsible for overseeing the Packing, Warehouse and Hygiene Functions. In charge of the day to day operations of the business.

  • Milish Foods Ltd. (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Production Planning Team Member
      Jan 2016 - Oct 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Tasked with 100% control of all raw materials and packaging planning and purchasing with an allocated annual budget in excess of €8 million. Monitoring and managing of suppliers to ensure SLA’s are held to 100%. Member of the production planning team to ensure all planned production runs are realistic and customers’ requirements can be met fully. Managing the Goods Inwards operatives and Stores persons to ensure all deliveries are received in in accordance with the relevant procedures and quality controls. Responsibility for maintenance and updating of the Quality Management Systems for the receiving and storage of materials, for procurement activities (including upkeep of the Approved Supplier Lists) and total responsibility for the Supply Chain QMS.

    • Supply Chain Planner
      May 2015 - Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Tasked with 100% control of all raw materials and packaging planning and purchasing with an allocated annual budget in excess of €8 million. Monitoring and managing of suppliers to ensure SLA’s are held to 100%. Member of the production planning team to ensure all planned production runs are realistic and customers’ requirements can be met fully. Managing the Goods Inwards operatives and Stores persons to ensure all deliveries are received in in accordance with the relevant procedures and quality controls. Responsibility for maintenance and updating of the Quality Management Systems for the receiving and storage of materials, for procurement activities (including upkeep of the Approved Supplier Lists) and total responsibility for the Supply Chain QMS.

  • Butcher's Associate at Tesco Ireland
    Mar 2013 - May 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos