Buyer

The Buyer ensures purchasing all Direct materials/services for Production and Indirect materials/services for entity and business needs defined by internal stakeholders. Position reports to the Purchasing Manager.

This position will be based onsite, 5 days per week in our Letterkenny facility. 

• →Maintain uninterrupted flow of materials/services to support the development schedules and business needs 
• →Procure materials/services timely, optimizing the cost with the quality required 
• →Develop and maintain good buyer-seller relationship
• →Ensure procurement through local and foreign sources in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures of the organization 
• →Selection of suppliers for issuing the inquiries and obtaining quotations 
• →Confirm lead times, delivery dates and costs 
• →Issue Purchase Orders 
• →Ensure Order Acknowledgements and keep delivery dates accurate 
• →Follow-up of open Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery from suppliers 
• →Obtain alternative solutions if lead times are not in order with requirements 
• →Coordinate with Logistics department regarding materials transport organization and required technical documents 
• →Coordinate with Warehouse in order to stock the goods properly 
• →Communicate shortages and provide visibility of potential interruptions to internal stakeholders 
• →Monitor supplier performance and capacities to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements 
• →Ensure data accuracy in ERP system (prices, lead times, supplier details and terms…) 
• →Ensure PO matching and valid invoice from suppliers for finance department

• PC skills: Active user of Windows, MS Office incl. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ERP system
• Practical skills: Good organization and communication skills 
• Core competencies: Thorough, Meticulous, Persuasive, Able to deal with conflicts, Problem solving oriented, Detail oriented, Analytical, Operational, Communicative, Team player 
• Active English
• Previous experience in similar position is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly Oracle, is considered a strong advantage

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