Direct Buyer

Our Client, based in North County Dublin is looking for an experienced Direct Materials Buyer to join their team.
If you have 4 years within the Procurement function read on this could be the job for you.
The company has an excellent reputation worldwide, has top class systems and offers excellentworklife balance.
This is a permanent contract.Call Cormac Spencer on for more info Salary: to €60k, Benefits: 25 days Holidays, Pension, Healthcare, Bonus, Flexible working arrangements, Subsidised Canteen, Parking, Total Package Value: up to €75000 incl benefits Duties: Purchase all direct materials to support Production operations and spare parts service, in line with business requirements.
Maximise the use of the Supplier scheduling, lean supply model to minimise inventory levels.
Liaison with suppliers to ensure continuity of material supply in order to avoid production interruption, in accordance with purchasing and inventory policies.
Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders of issues affecting supply and recovery plan details.
Carry out structured problem-solving techniques (e.g.
A3) to ensure root causes are addressed and corrective actions are effective.
Monitor key metrics in the areas of supplier delivery, inventory, cost, quality and service which clearly demonstrate performance against targets.
Drive supplier corrective actions where performance falls below agreed target levels.
Ensure that all Supplier and Material master data is maintained and kept up to date to ensure the integrity of the Planning and Purchasing processes Input into the site cross-functional process for the evaluation and selection of new suppliers.
Design and implementation of cost reduction ideas, including support for part transfer (re-sourcing) projects.
Skills Education: Bachelors degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Engineering.
Minimum of 4+ years (Direct Materials)preferably in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
Experience of dealing with a broad range of international direct material supplier organisations across Asia, Europe and the USA desirable.
Must have a proven commercial mind-set and the ability to assess and manage through to fruition business agreements with suppliers.
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