Our Client a leader in designing and building Automated Equipment for the medical device, pharmaceutical and other highly regulated sectors based in Cork City are looking for a Senior Buyer to join the team on permanent basis.
Overview of role:
- Managing the engineering purchasing activities across the business
- Be responsible for planning and enabling provision of parts through the supply chain and delivery to support the business
- Become part of a multidisciplinary team delivering automated equipment solutions from concept to implementation, with focus on purchasing activities
- To lead and implement certain projects, especially those related to provision of parts for equipment
- A great opportunity to grow a purchasing career and support the company in ambitious expansion plans
Main Tasks:
- Balancing workload across vendors to maintain a risk-balanced and optimal supply chain
- Assess and propose strategies for improved performance within the supply chain
- Manage risks and issues in the supply chain, escalating key concerns
- Address value for money within supply chain and make decisions on competitive tender
- Respond to project requests and ensure timely delivery of components with the required personnel
- Raise purchase orders
- Manage the status of parts delivery dates
- Receiving and kitting of parts for projects
- Following up with suppliers for issues with late deliveries
- When required provide support to sales quotations by providing estimates of supply chain costs etc.
- Assist in the exporting of goods internationally, ensuring documentation is correct and complies with international customs regulations
- Provide purchasing metrics to key stakeholders
- Assist with invoicing queries and work directly with the accounts team to ensure suppliers terms are met
- Recognise potential purchasing risks and mitigate where possible
- Maintain live and accurate inventory information in our ERP software system through stock taking activities
Experience:
- Experience in purchasing of electrical, pneumatic and mechanical components preferred
- Ability to accurately assess quotations for value for money essential
- Ability to write technical documentation e.g., RFQ, POs and quotations to a high standard and in a regulated industry essential
- Experience in an equipment engineering and maintenance role in a regulated industry preferred
- Experience in working to a structured project management system preferred
- Experience of working to an accredited Quality System preferred
- Inventory management and experience with stock control essential.
Qualifications:
* A Level 7 minimum qualification in an Engineering, Procurement or supply chain related disciplines or equivalent experience is preferred
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