Role:Senior Buyer
Location:Tralee, Co. Kerry
Job Type: Permanent - Full time
Salary:Negotiable depending on experience
At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a drivenSenior Buyerto join our client’s growing team based in Tralee. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experiencedSenior Purchaser with experience in the interior product industry to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.
What’s on Offer:
* Negotiable salary depending on experience
* Performance related bonus scheme
* Company vehicle
* Company Pension Scheme
Your new role includes:
* Sourcing and selecting suppliers for bathroom products, tiles, and related materials across Ireland and Europe.
* Negotiating pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve cost savings and secure competitive advantages.
* Monitoring stock levels and managing inventory to balance product availability with minimising excess stock.
* Collaborating with showroom, sales, installation, and warehouse teams to forecast demand and plan procurement, as well as ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
* Participating in supplier audits, product selection for showroom displays, and supplier relationship management.
* Attending national and international trade shows, product seminars, and supplier site visits.
Experience you need:
* Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role at a senior level.
* High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and procurement or inventory management software.
* Strong understanding of bathroom products, fixtures, tiles, and industry trends.
* Ability to manage supplier relationships and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (2:1 or higher).
* Established supplier network within Ireland and Europe beneficial but not essential.
What’s next:
* Apply Nowto submit your application and we will be in touch asap for our initial screening.
* If this role isn’t the perfect match but you're interested in similar opportunities, feel free to get in touch
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