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. 

Responsibilities:  

• 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

Requirements:  

• 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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