The Company:
We are a multi-million Euro company that continues to grow. Our core strengths are in the provision of global supply chain management services on behalf of our customer base. We continue to develop innovative solutions at the leading edge of supply chain management and are constantly developing existing relationships and forging new customer partnerships. Among our wide range of services, we specialise in delivering supply chain solutions to multinational clients from procurement, inventory financing, logistics, value added services, warehousing and global fulfilment.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation for the interview process and we will do our utmost to accommodate you.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Buyer/Planner to manage procurement and inventory planning across multiple locations. Based in our offices in Limerick, this role involves sourcing materials, monitoring inventory levels, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely deliveries to support business operations.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the effective coordination of the material planning, purchasing and production scheduling function and ensuring timely delivery to multiple customer locations;
* Be able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with existing and new suppliers, scheduling reviews where appropriate;
* Work with relevant procurement personnel and/or suppliers to expedite shortages and urgent shipments;
* Communicate regularly with suppliers and provide regular updates to internal and external customers, including visits to the customer locations;
* Work to reduce / eliminate any potential excess and obsolete materials;
* Review impact of ECNs and/or deviations to current supply
* Develop and implement a cost reduction program;
* Work with engineering to on-board new cost effective solutions as part of our innovation programmes;
* Ensure that control, recording systems and procedures fully meet our customer's requirements;
* Ensure timely escalation and elimination of roadblocks;
* Responsible for NPI management and new vendor set-up;
* Ensure all SAP master data, including pricing, is kept up to date and present regular reports displaying same;
* Support accounts team to ensure timely invoicing and with any invoice queries.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Vendor management expertise;
* Be proactive & results driven;
* Proven ability to root cause issues and work on implementing corrective actions;
* Demonstrate a strong record of pricing negotiation & ability to negotiate with vendors for maximum benefit;
* Must have strong communications skills & interpersonal skills and work with different functions within the organisation;
* Team player with the ability to work well in a busy environment;
* Able to work under their own initiative and make sound commercial decisions.
Education & Experience:
* Minimum 3 years' experience in similar role;
* Proficient in the use of SAP with experience of MRP
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.;
* APICS/IIPMM or equivalent.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €40,000.00-€50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* Private medical insurance
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Limerick, CO. Limerick