Buyer
Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain
Department: Supply Chain
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday – Friday
ABOUT US
Established in 1979, Codex has grown to be the market leader in the provision of a wide range of office supplies, furniture, and print services across Ireland.
Over the past 45+ years, our organisation has been steadily building on the core values that got us started - Ambition, Customer First, Innovation, Integrity and Belonging. Today, we employ over 90 team members around the country, with an annual turnover of over €33 million in 2024 and have ambitious plans to grow further.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will lead the strategic development and commercial performance of key categories of spend. As Buyer, you will actively keep up to date on new market trends and innovations, working closely with and managing relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have experience in furniture and print categories, a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for procurement. Some vendor management and contract negotiation experience is also essential.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
* Develop and foster positive, long-term relationships with strategic suppliers
* Manage supplier relationships, ensuring delivery issues and under-performance are appropriately addressed
* Working closely with the Sales, Purchasing and Operations teams, manage large, complex orders through to delivery
* Carry out competitive tenders to both identify potential new suppliers and enhance the commercial position with existing suppliers
* Partnering with the Sales team you will drive revenue and margin growth by monitoring product costs, pricing and profitability and creating new product ranges
* Ensure supplier contracts are in place and optimised
* Collaboration with internal stakeholders including the Finance, Customer Service, Operations and Sales Teams.
* Track and report on Spend and Savings
* Contribute to and lead strategic projects that enhance trading performance and category impact
WHAT YOU WILL BRING?
* Honours Degree (Level 8) in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, eCommerce or other relevant discipline
* 3+ years in a buying, category or trading role
* A strategic thinker with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Strong mathematical, commercial and business acumen
* Continuous improvement mindset
* Excellent organisational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong Excel skills and experience
* Lean or Project Management skills and MCIPS certification is desirable
WHAT WE OFFER:
o Salary DOE
o 23 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
o 3 Days of Annual Celebratory Leave
o Extensive Family Friendly Policies
o On Site Free Gym Access
o Flexible and Hybrid Working Options
o Company Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
o Educational Assistance Program
o Colleague Reward & Recognition Scheme
o Onsite canteen with coffee, light breakfast and snacks provided.
o Staff parking
o Certified Great Place to Work
To apply please submit your CV/Resume to
Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. Only those suitable for this position will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* Flexitime
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: In person