Job Opportunities in Ireland

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely, effective, and efficient supply of raw materials and merchandised goods into the Kingscourt Manufacturing and Distribution Centre by coordinating with external suppliers and internal customers.
Their purpose is to ensure no gaps in supply, including timely escalation as required, so that customer requirements, both internal and external are met.
Key Responsibilities;

• No interruption to production attributable to supply issues.
• Zero lost orders attributable to purchasing failures.
• Effective stock replenishment of raw materials and merchandised goods.
• On time in full (OTIF) delivery to customers.
• Place Purchase Orders with relevant supplier as required and according to process.
• Follow up order confirmations.
• Arrange transportation for orders where required and book in deliveries to Kingscourt and offsite storage facilities.
• Timely completion of all administrative requirements, including customs declarations, to ensure timely arrival of orders.
• Identify & minimise risks to supply chain to ensure on-time delivery to customers and to resolve any issues that may arise.
• Pro-active follow-up as required with relevant supplier to ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Chair weekly service calls with suppliers of Metal & ISOVER products, and others as necessary
• Consult with Operations and Customer Service regarding material availability & any potential stock-out.
• Process and follow up on new vendor requests.
• Prepare, issue & follow up on Supplier Corrective Action Reports.
• Prepare any required reports, as necessary.
• Participate in World Class Manufacturing (WCM) activities as required.
• Maintain relevant procedures files, records and systems as required to ensure compliance.
• Supplier measurement and auditing activities
• Active participation in process improvement activities

Qualifications:

• Supply Chain/Business or Administration qualification desirable .

Experience

• 3-4 years experience in a similar transactional Buyer or Buyer/Planner role.
• Advanced Excel especially VLook-ups & Pivot Tables.
• SAP or other ERP system experience desirable.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Problem- solving ability.
• Experience working successfully as a team player.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cavan, CO. Cavan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Buyer: 4 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cavan, CO. Cavan