Buyer

Our client is a global electronic manufacturing solutions provider in Dublin 15. They employ over 180,000 people, across 100 sites around the world. They have enjoyed continuous, uninterrupted growth, over the last 4 years here in Ireland and are currently expanding their team as a result of business demands.

Procuring all components necessary to support production or prototype builds. In conjunction, responsibilities include; accomplishing the best possible pricing, lead time agreements, resolution of quality issues, delivery and inventory levels.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in decision making of MPS loading through proper materials sizing.
• Analyse, maintain, and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP).
• Continuously monitor and verify materials pipeline to ensure it meets the MRP requirements.
• Identify and appropriately address materials supply issues.
• Ensure materials availability to support production per the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to production.
• Proactively eliminate materials liabilities for the client by clearly understanding the ownership (supplier / customer).
• Track and provide support data to BOM to clearly define customer liable materials. Execute and maximise clients negotiated terms with suppliers to reduce materials liability.
• Issue and create Purchase Orders to pricing, terms & conditions that are negotiated and agreed to by clients Commodity Managers and Buyers. Ensure suppliers' adherence to established agreements.
• Monitor and continuously improve supplier's delivery and quality performance. Address and resolve recurring or critical issues by utilising corrective action tools and additional resources.
• Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Provide inputs to drive and execute clients commodity and pricing strategy. Work closely with Buyers, Commodity Managers, & SCM. Provide feedback on supplier performance and clients strategies.
• Minimise materials freight expenses for client.
• Monitor, track, and provide feedback on supplier's performance on delivery, quality, and service.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Other ad hoc duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Computer literate with intermediate / Advanced MS Office skills.
• Experience in leading process improvements / lean manufacturing activities in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Third level qualification in Supply Chain or other related discipline.
• 1-2 years experience working as a Buyer. May substitute experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Previous SAP experience.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross functional teams.

On Offer:

• Comprehensive suite of benefits
• Opportunity for progression in a Global business