The Ard Ri Group are looking for a NPI Buyer to assist across its departments.
This role will be responsible for the co-ordination of New Product Introduction from start to finish. Sourcing new markets and suppliers and managing the procurement of materials related to the business needs.
In this role you must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be employed within the Purchasing Department and will report directly to the Procurement Manager or his/her delegate. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
1. Coordination of all activities related to the procurement of components and services.
2. Responsibility to develop and implement new product development including product design, product specifications, material & packaging design and specification, marketing and product training.
3. Forecasting and demand planning of material for your portfolio.
4. Deploy commodity and sourcing expertise to ensure best possible supplier identification, qualification and development.
5. Create request for quotation (RFQ) and analyse/compare supplier offers.
6. Maintain related item data within the MRP system.
7. Responsibility to negotiate supplier agreements, price and conditions of supply.
8. Liaise with suppliers to optimise supplier relationship and performance of supply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €33,000.00-€37,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Tralee, CO. Kerry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Procurement: 2 years (required)
* NPI: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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