Direct Materials Buyer
Our client, a leading medical device manufacturer, is looking for a Direct Materials Buyer to manage a portfolio of direct material suppliers and support its manufacturing operation. This is a 12-month contract role with strong possibilities of extension and permanency.
Salary: €60k per annum
Benefits: Flexible Working, Bonus, Pension up to 10%, Gym and Sports and Social, Family Healthcare Plan, Generous Holidays, 1 day WFH after probation
Total Package: Up to €80k per annum
Duties
* Purchase materials to support production and service in line with business needs.
* Maximise the use of ‘Lean supply’ methods to meet delivery and inventory objectives.
* Monitor key metrics in the areas of on-time delivery, inventory, cost, quality and service to achieve agreed targets with suppliers.
* Lead all significant issue resolution programs with suppliers in conjunction with Engineering and Quality.
Qualifications and experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (QQI level 8).
* Minimum of 5 years professional experience within Procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience dealing with a broad range of supplier organisations across Europe, Asia and North America.
Attributes and skills
* You are a team player, capable of building strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
* You have a good working knowledge of procurement methods, tools, processes and reports.
* You are a problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
* You are self‑directing, goal‑orientated and able to prioritise your workload.
Contact
Call Cormac Spencer on 01 845 4651.
Job Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries: Engineering Services and Manufacturing
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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