Ref. no.: 61970
Tags: Senior Buyer (Temporary)
Location(s): Cork
Salary range (€): Not disclosed
Additional benefits:
Minimum experience required: 3 - 4 Years
Employment type: Contract
Minimum qualification: See Description
Contact person: Richmond Cork
Contact e-mail: corkjobs@richmond.ie
Job description: At RICHMOND RECRUITMENT our client is looking to recruit a Senior Buyer.
Key Tasks Work closely with internal customers during tendering, negotiations, contracting and vendor management processes. Identify and advise internal customers and supply management of commercial risks inherent in quotations and purchase orders. Negotiate contracts with new and existing vendors, ensuring contract terms achieve benefit to the organisation and govern the long-term relationship with the supplier. Discuss contract terms with US Law Department as part of contract review process. Own site Supplier Delivery performance & manage delivery related issues with key suppliers. Minimize procured inventory stock in total supply chain. Minimize procured inventory obsolescence through vendor managed inventory programme. Manage supplier's constraints and capacity related issues. Lead resolution and communication with suppliers on capacity/quality/cost issues to ensure the companies' requirements are met. Prepare month end KPI reports, plans completed, savings identified & realised, evaluations completed/supplier delivery performance results/purchasing cycle time.Actively lead in-group strategic sourcing initiatives, as directed by the Purchasing Supervisor. Optimise supplier base to deliver improved quality and cost of service. Manage supplier evaluation program within area of responsibility for key suppliers. Develop plans of purchase for key suppliers with application of appropriate sourcing strategy for spend category. Support agreed Prism System and Web Projects. Develop existing and refine new processes/practices to ensure compliance with best practice. Assist and contribute to business unit goals. Ensure compliance with SHE, cGMP and other business regulations. Ensure compliance with the Purchasing Policy and company guidelines.Key Competencies: · 3 Years experience in procurement / commercial / contract management. · Good knowledge of systems e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, JDE Purchasing system an advantage and AS 400 experience. · Knowledge of modern supply chain systems including ERP, e-procurement. For further information forward CV's to corkjobs@richmond.ieand/or phone Colin on 021 450 0355 for a discussion.