Due to ongoing business growth, we currently have an exciting opportunity for Senior Buyer to join our Shannon, Co. Clare based Aviation client. Position will be offered as full-time permanent role with a very attractive package for the right candidate.
Specific Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
- Provide direction and leadership to team members
- Be the lead in tendering process for evaluating suppliers for capital and New Production Introduction (NPI) Projects
- Be the main point of contact with purchasing
- Ensure the company is compliant with all purchasing guidelines
- Research and evaluate potential suppliers
- Negotiate key sourcing terms (price, payment terms, freight terms, MOQ, lead-time) with suppliers and execute commercial agreements
- Initiate new supplier and new part number set up on ERP System
- Maintain a high level of service to internal/external suppliers.
- Liaise with internal customers regarding order status
- Be the lead with supplier appraisal and monitoring, i.e. Monthly KPI reports.
- Establish and maintain a good working relationship with suppliers, forwarding agents and couriers.
- Resolution of supply problems, general queries and queries relating to payment invoices.
- Maintain an accurate supplier database
- Develop and have a good knowledge of materials being purchased for company.
- Maintain accurate purchasing filing system
- Continue to improve and develop robust purchasing processes.
- Be conscious of costs and attempt to achieve savings on an ongoing basis.
Person Specification:
- 5 years+ experience in a similar position preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience of using an ERP system is essential.
- Excellent negotiation analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of supplier sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, liaising with suppliers)
- Qualification in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering desirable.
- Must have very strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products – specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Highly motivated and capable of working on own initiative.
- Fluent verbal and written English.
To apply for this exciting new role, please email your CV to nuala.mcmahon@eflexes.com or call 086 6033772 to discuss in confidence
