Buyer II

Cregg Recruitment are currently hiring a Buyer II to work in leading manufacturing company in Galway for more information, 

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Purchasing team, capture and share additional requirements beyond Global Template to support Galway go-live.
• Understand and communicate the key system changes and implications of those changes to the Purchasing team.
• Primary point of contact for Galway site on Direct Purchasing workstreams.
• Active participant in Magellan meetings & forums.
• Coordination of all Purchasing activities during implementation and cutover.
• Partner with sister site representatives to align on common approach with particular emphasis on Galway/Maple Grove dual site implementation.
• Champion Master Data accuracy for Purchasing team.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• NFQ Level 8 (240 credits) qualification in a related discipline.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Planning. Experience in both areas is a distinct advantage.

• Systems experience in SAP, Rapid Response and MS Excel.

• Project Management experience.

• Good knowledge and understanding of MRP, PPDS and CRP.

• Proven adaptability, comfortable with change and with a demonstrated ability to react and respond to a fast-changing environment

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Demonstrate analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to identify where data may not be accurate or incomplete

• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills

• Self-starter with strong, proactive work ethic.