We are presently recruiting for a Strategic Buyer for our clients in County Kerry. You will support existing business operations, focus on long-term synergies, market expansion, acquiring complementary products and services. You will work on overall business strategy, allowing for operational efficiencies, cost reductions and competitive advantages.
Responsibilities within post:
- Coordination of all activities related to procurement.
- Lead and develop and commodity and supplier strategies.
- Ensure availability of all components.
- Manage commodity and supplier identification.
- Create Requests for Quotation.
- Maintain MRP systems for new released items.
- Negotiate supplier agreements, price and conditions of supply.
- Manage supplier relationships.
- Analyse and optimise supplier portfolio on a continuous basis.
- Drive innovations and minimise procurement risks.
- Escalate claims and quality issues.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Third level education degree, ideally in an Engineering based topic.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in strategic purchasing is essential.
- Strong Supplier management/development and supplier audit skills.
This is a full-time position, based in County Kerry. Salary is open to negotiation and based on experiences. Company Pension, medical and additional perks are offered. For further information, please email me directly at [email protected]
