Senior Buyer Job Summary
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This Senior Buyer role is a critical position responsible for direct material procurement and inventory management across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites.
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Reporting to planning leadership in the USA, you will be based at our Waterford site and operate within a shared services model.
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You will ensure timely, cost-effective material availability and support plant-specific procurement needs with responsiveness and precision.
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The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ years of experience in business, preferably supporting multi-site or shared service environments.
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You will possess strong analytical skills, data insights, and the ability to make informed, proactive adjustments to supply plans.
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Additionally, you should have experience sourcing materials for production with a focus on meeting quality, cost, and lead-time targets.
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This Senior Buyer role adheres to a schedule from Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. GMT.
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Main Responsibilities:
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1. Multi-Site MRP Procurement and Demand Management: Oversee MRP-based procurement for multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring accurate and timely orders aligned with production schedules.
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2. Data Analytics in Procurement: Use historical trends and current forecasts to make informed, proactive adjustments to supply plans.
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3. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Expertise: Ensure accuracy and efficiency across the full P2P cycle, from requisition through payment.
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4. Making an Impact: Bring expertise in sourcing and managing materials for production environments, focusing on meeting quality, cost, and lead-time targets.
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5. Demand and Supply Planning Knowledge: Analyze component and sub-assembly needs, identifying gaps in availability, cost, lead time, and safety stock levels.
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6. Inventory Management: Maintain optimal raw material inventory, supporting production while minimizing excess, slow-moving, and obsolete materials.
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7. Inventory Program Implementation: Support programs like Consignment, JIT, and VMI by collaborating across sites to ensure consistency and efficiency in material flow.
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8. Procurement Lifecycle Management: Manage procurement from sourcing to PO placement, ensuring alignment with internal planning and vendor capabilities.
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9. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to ongoing process improvements in procurement, planning, and shared services operations, supporting scalability and service excellence.
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10. Qualifications:
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11. Bachelor's Degree: A degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field is preferred.
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12. Experience: 5-7+ years of experience in business, ideally supporting multi-site or shared service environments.
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13. Skills:
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14. Analytical Skills: Strong data and analytics skills to support planning and procurement decisions.
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15. P2P Expertise: Deep understanding of procure-to-pay processes and procurement efficiency.
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16. Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience sourcing materials for production with cost and quality focus.
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17. Global Collaboration: Comfortable working across cultures, especially between the US and Ireland.
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18. Adaptable: Embracing change, new technologies, and evolving customer expectations.
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19. Problem Solver: Strong critical thinking and multitasking abilities across multiple sites.
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20. Communicator: Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
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21. Team Player: Skilled in prioritizing and collaborating under pressure in a centralized model.
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22. Benefits:
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23. Private Medical Insurance: Coverage for the candidate, spouse, and dependents.
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24. Company Pension Contribution: Matching contribution to the company pension plan.
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25. Serious Illness Income Protection: Financial support during serious illness.
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26. Life Insurance: Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
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27. Performance Bonus Plan: Performance-based bonus structure.
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28. Holiday Allowance: Generous holiday allowance increasing with service.
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29. Professional Development: Continuous professional development supported through training and development opportunities.
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30. Hybrid Working Model: Flexible work arrangement available to suitable candidates.
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31. Flexible Work Hours: Optional flexible work hours.
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32. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Onsite parking.
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