Our client, a leading medical device manufacturer, based in North County Dublin has instructed us to search for a Direct Materials Buyer. The chosen candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of direct material suppliers and support its manufacturing operation. This is an 6 month contract role, with strong possibilities of extension. For more information call Cormac Spencer on Salary: €59k per annum Benefits: Flexible Working, Bonus, Pension up to 10%, Gym and Sports and Social, Family Healthcare Plan, Generous Holidays Total Package: (Up to €80k per annum) Your tasks and responsibilities: 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 Your qualifications and experience: Bachelors 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 of dealing with a broad range of supplier organisations across Europe, Asia and North America. Your 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 prioritize you workload. If this Direct Materials Buyer role sounds like YOU, Call Cormac Spencer on Speak to the Experts with the Best Buyer Jobs in Ireland Link Personnel