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Direct materials buyer – 12 month contract

Kilkenny
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Materials buyer
Posted: 25 January
Offer description

- North County Dublin
- 12 Month Contract

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 a 12 month contract role, with strong possibilities of extension.

FormoreinformationcallCormacSpenceron018454651

Salary:€59kperannum

Benefits:FlexibleWorking,Bonus,Pensionupto10%,GymandSportsandSocial,FamilyHealthcarePlan,GenerousHolidays

TotalPackage:(Upto€80kperannum)

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities

- Purchase material to support production and service inline 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 programmes with suppliers in conjunction with Engineering and Quality

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.

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‑oriented and able to prioritise your workload.

If this Direct Materials Buyer role sounds like YOU, Call Cormac Spencer on 01 845 4651

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