Contract Senior Buyer

Matrix Recruitment

Kilkenny; Waterford; Wicklow, Wexford

MATRIX RECRUITMENT GROUP are currently working with a growing company based in Co. Wexford who are actively looking for a SENIOR BUYER. This role is offered on a CONTRACT Basis. 12mth Duration. Job Overview. We have an exciting opportunity for a CONTRACT SENIOR BUYER to collaborate with a diverse team who are accountable for both strategic and tactical purchasing activities. This role focuses on identifying commercial opportunities and risk mitigation & resilience management. The position would suit an enthusiastic team worker who is seeking a rewarding career in a dynamic Supply Chain environment. Responsibilities: Influence Purchasing Strategy by determining and evaluating current and future requirements supporting the growth and changing needs. Impact and improve Vendor relationships. Partner with vendors to identify opportunities for quality and cost. Co-ordination and management of Business Reviews with key vendors. Commercial management of supply chain through negotiation & contractual arrangements. Monitoring spend in line with financial targets. Identify and manage Supply Chain risk through assessment, evaluation, control and monitoring. Ensure smooth integration of new vendors and new production introductions. Execute day to day procurement activities to agreed SLA. Assess supply constraints, escalate accordingly, and manage stakeholder expectations through to constraint resolution. Qualifications. Bachelor of Business Studies or equivalent primary degree, IIPM Certification and/or APICS Certified. Minimum of 5 years supply chain experience. Experience of design and implementation of best in class standards in Supply Chain processes. Proven track record with Vendor management with negotiation & influencing skills. By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and consent. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position. In the interest of protecting your data and informing you of your rights we will notify you should we retain your information by issuing an acknowledgement email and a request for consent where not already expressly given. We Value Your Trust. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2155 days ago