Purchasing Executive / D22 Great hybrid option Our client is a technology product distributor seeking a Purchasing Executive to join the consumer department.
Salary: €45K plus 20% bonus.
Hybrid option: 2 days in office 3 day working from home.
The Role: To manage and ensure supply of stock in the most cost-effective way, including transfer of current parts and the on boarding of new suppliers & parts for new projects.
Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the effective coordination of the material planning, purchasing and production scheduling function and ensuring timely delivery to customers of finished products Be able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with existing and new suppliers Work with relevant procurement teams and/or suppliers to expedite shortages and urgent shipments Communicate regularly with vendors and provide reports to customers as required Work to reduce / eliminate any potential Excess and Obsolete material Review impact of Engineering Change and/or Deviations to current supply Develop and implement a cost reduction program Ensure that control, recording systems and procedures fully meet our clients requirements Ensure timely escalation and elimination of roadblocks Provide regular updates to internal and external customers, including visits to the Customer site View and process Purchase Requisitions and SAP Purchase Orders while implementing strategies, policies & procedures.
The Candidate: 1-2 Years vendor management expertise Extensive knowledge of MRP and SAP Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.
APICS/IIPMM or equivalent (will be an advantage) Be proactive & results driven Demonstrate a strong record of contract negotiation & ability to negotiate with vendors for maximum benefit.
Must have strong communications skills & have excellent interpersonal skills and work with different functions within the organisation Team player with the ability to work well in a pressurised environment to demanding objectives Able to work under their own initiative and make sound commercial decisions.
Skills: Vendor management experience MRP and SAP experience MS Office see spec Benefits: Base salary 20% bonus Pension 3 days work from home and 2 days in office