Direct Buyer - North Dublin

Job DescriptionDirect Buyer - North DublinRef No: DT18169County Dublin, Republic of IrelandCompetitive salary Direct Buyer - North Dublin.This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a Buyer you will:Purchase Materials to support production and service in line with business needs.Maximise use of ‘Lean Supply’ methods to meet delivery and inventory objectives.Monitor key metrics in the areas of on-time delivery, inventory, cost, quality and service to achieve agreed targets with suppliers.Lead all significant issue resolution programs with suppliers, with Engineering and with QualityConduct business reviews with suppliers to ensure that performance is to target and any required improvements are agreedContribute to the site Productivity program through the implementation of cost reduction projects and transfers.Work with Strategic Procurement to advance the performance and optimization of the supply base.Interested applicants should be:Team player, capable of building strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.Good working knowledge of Procurement tools, processes, methods and reports.Planning and analytical skills, ability to collate and analyse data for decision making.Problem solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.Capable of negotiating with and influencing suppliers to deliver business results.Excellent oral communications, business writing skills and presentation skills.Self-directing, goal oriented and able to prioritise workloads.Requirements for role:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (QQI level 8).Minimum of 5 years' professional experience within procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment.Experience of dealing with a broad range of supplier organisations across Europe, Asia and North America.Ability to interact with and influence suppliers at a senior management level, to manage escalations.Established commercial mindset with the ability to assess and conclude business decisions with suppliers