Job Title: Buyer/Planner
Location: Westport, Mayo
Reporting into: Purchasing Department
Salary: 35-40k plus benefits including 23 days AL and pension after probation. Also, this employer offers great perks including hampers and vouchers.
This permanent role is on site 4 days per week and one day Working From Home. This is likely to be some more flexibility with this.
You will be joining a small team of Buyers (3 in total) who are purchasing a wide variety of engineering parts from across the globe.
About Your New Job
* Manage the end-to-end order process, ensuring timely deliveries and proactive follow-up on outstanding or delayed shipments.
* Closely monitor delivery schedules and resolve issues related to overdue consignments.
* Produce and analyse branch and product performance reports, providing informed recommendations to optimise product profiling and sales strategies.
* Oversee system-generated stock forecasts, adjusting parameters and placing orders as required to maintain high service levels at optimal cost
* Collaborate with suppliers to resolve debit note and invoice queries promptly.
* Escalate potential change controls related to Engineering spares to the relevant user area; coordinate meetings with vendors and stakeholders as needed until resolution is achieved.
* Manage on-site escalations through a shared, collaborative approach, ensuring continuous communication and updates until issues are fully resolved.
What Skills You Need
* Third level qualification in a Purchasing related subject is desirable but not essential
* 2+ year's working experience in a purchasing role
* Experience of working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential Knowledge of ERP systems is desirable
* Strong teamwork background
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is an advantage
* Ability to work with detailed information in a structured fashion Excellent communication and numeracy skills
* Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
What’s Next
* Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button or you can e-mail me at louisa@sigmar.ie for further details.
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