Buyer – North Co Dublin
Key duties will include
- Purchase Materials to support production and service in line with business needs.
- Maximise use of ‘Lean Supply’ methods to meet delivery and inventory objectives.
- Monitor key metrics in the areas of on-time delivery, inventory, cost, quality and service to achieve agreed targets with suppliers.
- Lead all significant issue resolution programs with suppliers, with Engineering and Quality
- Conduct business reviews with suppliers to ensure that performance is to target and any required improvements are agreed
- Contribute to the site Productivity program through the implementation of cost reduction projects and transfers.
- Work with Strategic Procurement to advance the performance and optimization of the supply base.
The successful candidate will have:
- Batchelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (QQI level 8).
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience within Procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience of dealing with a broad range of supplier organisations across Europe, Asia and North America.
- Ability to interact with and influence suppliers at a senior management level, to manage escalations.
- Established commercial mind-set with the ability to assess and conclude business decisions with suppliers
For more information and full job spec please contact Clodagh D’Arcy on 01 9476356 or email details to [email protected]
