Job Description
IPS is hiring! We are looking for a talented and experienced Buyer II to join our EMEA team at our office in Cork, Ireland.
The Buyer II is responsible for the timely placement of purchase orders and coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services such as process and utility equipment, trade subcontracts and professional services. Responsible for project-specific subcontracts and purchase orders (POs) and invoice tracking, shipping, and receipt documentation.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
* Receive and process requisitions from various project teams.
* Prepare and place purchase orders with vendors in accordance with lead times and operational requirements.
* Obtain order confirmations to ensure services or materials are being scheduled per order requests.
* Expedite orders to track timely receipt of goods or services.
* Maintain Approved Supplier Program records as well as request subsequent QA related documents.
* Resolve invoice discrepancies and provide appropriate accounting instructions for cost variance allocations.
* Prepare return orders for non-compliant products and ensure credits or invoice adjustments are submitted to Accounts Payable.
* Maintain accurate purchase transaction history through organised purchasing and vendor records on an ongoing basis.
* Monitor price increases and communicate changes with procurement staff.
* Research new qualified subcontractors and vendors as needed.
* Obtain quotes and proposals as required.
* Evaluate existing vendors as needed.
* Evaluate proposals for completeness and quality. Prepare recommendations for award.
* Support Procurement staff with operational/administrative tasks as needed.
* Track diversity spend and cost savings.
* Special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Extensive prior experience in a procurement role.
* Knowledge and experience of trade contracts and equipment procurement.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook applications.
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related supply chain experience preferred.
* Excellent interpersonal skills to professionally represent IPS to various suppliers, external resources and clients.
* Effectively interact with various personalities in multiple departments and supplier organisations.
* Daily use of excellent verbal and written communication is necessary.
* Enjoy challenges in a fast paced environment and make logical decisions with the ability to identify when it is necessary to escalate issues and opportunities to management.
* Pro-active detail oriented work in a multi-tasking environment is required.
* Supply Chain related experience ideal.
* May be required to travel for short durations periodically.
About Us
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Specialties
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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