Our client, a leading medical device manufacturer, 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 a 12 month contract role, with strong possibilities of extension.
Salary: €60k 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)
Duties
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
Qualifications and Experience
Your 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 of dealing with a broad range of supplier organisations across Europe, Asia and North America.
Attributes and Skills
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 your workload.
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