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Operational Buyer - 12 Month FTC, Killarney
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Client:
Liebherr Group
Location:
Killarney, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
31932ad199c0
Job Views:
3
Posted:
24.06.2025
Expiry Date:
08.08.2025
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:
* Purchase material and services based on system requirements and LCC production program.
* General administration of all related processes, e.g. purchase orders, subcontract operations, sales orders,checking order confirmations, receipting, invoicing and stock adjustments.
* Participate in supplier negotiations to establish commercial agreements.
* Maintain related item data within the MRP system.
* Monitor, analyse and optimise supplier delivery performance (Quantity, delivery dates), liaise with suppliers in case of discrepancies.
* Process claims in relation to order quantity, delivery dates and packaging in cooperation with Quality Department and Goods Receiving Department.
* Identify internal and external stakeholder business needs, provide solutions and minimise risks.
* Analyse and optimise purchasing parameter to reduce inventory levels while maintaining availability of parts.
* Other ancillary duties associated with the position.
Qualifications, Requirements and Experience
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience required in a purchasing role.
* A recognised qualification in a related discipline.
* Experience in Engineering / manufacturing environments is a distinct advantage.
* Highly motivated self-starter, dependable, can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and well-developed influencing skills, with a proven ability to build, manage and maintain relationships at all levels.
* Must possess excellent planning, scheduling, negotiating and organisational skills.
* Proven record of strong attention to detail as well as excellent reporting skills.
* Advanced skills with formulas, complex financial spreadsheets in MS Excel would be a plus.
* Experience of material planning, warranty management with an ERP system (BAAN) would be an advantage.
We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, training and development opportunities, subsidised canteen, retailer discounts, travel opportunities, sports and social club, cycle to work scheme and if that isn’t enough, we have an early finish on a Friday!
**Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email**
**We do not require the assitance of recruitment agencies for this role**
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