Buyer

Location: Ireland
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

An established international manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Buyer to join its procurement team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong purchasing background within a manufacturing environment who enjoys building supplier relationships, driving cost savings and ensuring continuity of supply across a fast-paced operation.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management

• Manage supplier accounts, including RFQs, purchase order placement, expediting and supplier follow-up
• Resolve supplier non-conformances and manage returns where required
• Coordinate inbound logistics with suppliers
• Review Incoterms to identify opportunities to improve cost, delivery performance and reduce risk
• Develop strong supplier relationships to support production requirements
• Identify and onboard new suppliers and alternative components to improve resilience and reduce costs
• Support dual sourcing initiatives for key components
• Assist with supplier audits and benchmarking activities
• Monitor supply risks, price changes and potential disruptions, including those driven by global market conditions

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Ensure materials are available to support production schedules
• Participate in production planning and scheduling meetings
• Provide regular supplier updates to internal stakeholders
• Proactively communicate supply issues and recommend solutions
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement
• Support the introduction of new suppliers and components

ERP & Data Management

• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within the ERP system
• Review purchasing requirements daily and ensure timely order placement
• Keep supplier delivery information up to date
• Resolve system data issues and maintain data integrity
• Communicate component obsolescence and alternative sourcing options to relevant departments

Continuous Improvement

• Support procurement and wider business improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and operational efficiency
• Assist with procurement reporting, KPIs and performance metrics

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• 3-5 years’ purchasing experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier performance and material availability
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Strong ERP system experience
• Fluent English
• IPICS qualification or training would be advantageous but is not essential

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a well-established international manufacturer
• Long-term career progression within a growing procurement team
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

If you’re an experienced Buyer looking for your next challenge within manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.