Job Description
A Buyer is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Cork based MN electronics manufacturing client company. This role will require daily interface with the supplier base, internal operations, engineering and Program Management functions to ensure attainment of schedule and fulfilment of customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Purchasing goods and services at optimal Cost/Quality/Lead Time.
* Coordinate Purchase Requisitions, raise Purchase Orders, and monitor supplier delivery dates.
* Expedite urgent and outstanding orders to support Production, ensuring a Delivery target of > 98% is achieved.
* Develop effective relations with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders.
* Support new part introduction with accurate and timely set up of purchasing related data.
* Perform administrative duties, including accurate maintenance of computer files, filing of quotes and purchase order duplicates, and up-to-date records of NDA/SDR and Vendor Assessments.
* Assist in developing suitable supplier relationships and reducing inventory.
* Manage supplier performance, including vendor reviews, covering on-time performance, quality issues, communication effectiveness, cost reduction, and process improvement.
* Identify and deliver cost-saving projects across direct and indirect spend.
* Ensure compliance with company Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Code of Ethics, Trade Compliance, Trade Secrets, company Values, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
Requirements
* Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing electronic or electro-mechanical components within an MRP system.
* Experience purchasing within a manufacturing and/or design environment, at a minimum running under ISO 9001 or EN/AS9100 certification.
* A Technical or engineering qualification in a complimentary discipline would be an advantage.