Job Title: Buyer
Location: Ballypheasan, Roscommon (On-site and Hybrid after probationary period)
Contract type: Permanent
The successful candidate will be managing the procurement of goods and services ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality standards.
You will directly impact the company's profitability and operational efficiency by managing supplier relationships, negotiating favourable terms, and ensuring timely delivery.
Your Buyer Role Responsibilities:
1. Manage the purchase and supply of procured goods and services
2. Successfully manage the supplier base; negotiating improved supplier terms and pricing
3. Conduct market research and report on movements in price and changes in terms being offered
4. Manage supplier relationships including quality and supply issues, improving supplier performance and building successful supply chain partnerships
5. Identify and assess new supply options for current and upcoming purchasing requirements
6. Arrange and attend supplier meetings in order to analyse and discuss supplier performance, as well as gain knowledge of the full portfolio of products and services offered
7. Maintain regular communication with the Production Team to finalise and confirm the weekly production schedule based on customer requirements and available material stocks
8. Efficiently manage inventory levels by accurately forecasting demand to prevent overstocking. Purchase only the necessary quantities at the appropriate times to meet customer orders promptly, while also maximising bulk discount opportunities.
9. Implement strategies to reduce procurement costs while ensuring operational efficiency.
10. Analyse internal purchasing processes and suggest improvements to ensure continuity of the department’s performance
Ultimate Buyer Job Responsibilities:
1. Manage the purchasing function of the business
2. Supplier Management
3. Inventory and Demand Planning
Knowledge and Skills Needed:
1. Thorough working knowledge of supply management, purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
2. Good negotiation skills
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills
4. Excellent organisational skills and attention to details to ensure all purchase orders are accurate
5. Ability to work with a team
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