Role:Lead Buyer Salary:€45,000-€55,000 Duration:Full time Location:Meath Lead Buyer Leader in the Irish and European markets, specialising in custom-built solutions.
Operating from two facilities in Meath and Cork, they design and manufacture products for many organisations around Ireland.
Known for flexibility and innovation, they continually research cost-effective options to meet client needs.
Their expertise spans projects for state departments and private sectors, offering secure, adaptable units in various layouts to accommodate diverse requirements.
You will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of goods and services that the company needs to operate efficiently.
Your responsibilities involve negotiating with suppliers to secure favourable prices and terms, ensuring quality standards are met and managing inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock.
You will also analyse market trends, monitor budgets and maintain strong relationships with vendors to support long-term business goals.
Responsibilities Oversee and manage the full purchasing cycle from requisition to delivery.
Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favourable payment terms, leveraging bulk purchasing opportunities.
Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability and long-term partnerships.
Ensure timely delivery of goods while maintaining quality standards.
Monitor and manage stock levels in collaboration with the stores manager to maintain optimal inventory at all times.
Work closely with the sales team and production manager to guarantee availability of required materials and products.
Analyse market trends to identify opportunities for product substitution, cost savings and risk mitigation.
Prepare and present regular procurement performance reports and KPIs to senior management.
Requirements Experience in purchasing and procurement Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build effective supplier relationships.
Solid commercial awareness combined with strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with sales and production teams to meet business objectives.
Capable of delivering results under tight deadlines and managing complex delivery schedules.
Hands-on experience and knowledge of procurement systems and processes.
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