**What would you do as our** **Buyer**As our Buyer you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient material procurement and planning for cutting-edge intruder alarm systems. This is a dynamic role which will involve strategic sourcing, collaboration with cross-functional teams as well as vendor management to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and alignment with our sustainability objectives. You'll play a key part in forecasting demand, optimising inventory, and supporting product development initiatives, all while contributing to our operational and environmental performance targets.You would also:* Source electronic components, manage purchase orders, and forecast material needs in collaboration with production and R&D teams.* Build strong supplier relationships, ensure contract compliance, and identify cost-saving opportunities using tools like Should Cost and Benchmarking.* Align sourcing strategies with sustainability goals and support VAVE initiatives to enhance product value and efficiency.* Work with quality teams to ensure all materials meet strict standards and resolve any supply issues promptly.* Leverage data to enhance purchasing decisions, forecast accuracy, and track sustainability and regulatory compliance.**The skills and experience you need** We are looking for someone who:* Has proven experience in the procurement of electronic components within a manufacturing or electronics environment.* Has strong negotiation and vendor management skills.* Has experience in material forecasting and inventory management.* Has excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.* Is familiar with local compliance and regulatory requirements for the UK and Irish markets.**What we offer**We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:* Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.* A competitive salary and incentive schemes.* Variety of benefits including Holiday Flex, Cycle 2 Work, attractive company pension, discount portal, recognition scheme and wellbeing program… to name just a few!**We review applications regularly, so don’t wait**We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Nadia Aslam, Recruitment Business Partner at nadia.aslam@assaabloy.com .Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group** Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.#LI-WGIEExperience levelAssociateLocationDublin, Ireland
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