Job Title: Commodity Buyer
A leading medical device manufacturer in North Dublin is seeking a skilled Commodity Buyer to join their procurement team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage the supplier base to support growing demand, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are consistently met.
* Act as a focal point between sourcing, manufacturing operations, quality, and engineering, leading cross-functional projects that align procurement strategies with business objectives.
* Negotiate prices, terms of contract, and secure the best value while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
* Collaborate with global commodity management to pool demand, implement global commodity strategies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (QQI level 8).
* 8+ years of direct logistics and/or procurement experience.
* Empowered leadership style, providing support, recognition, and opportunity for growth.
* 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.
* Team player, capable of building strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
About Us:
The company offers an excellent salary and benefits package, as well as career progression opportunities. This position involves global coordination, working closely with the company's commodity management to drive success.