Buyer (Irish Business)

Barden are proud to be partnering with an established manufacturing business headquartered in North Cork to identify a Buyer to join their team. The business has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products for its clients. They are entering a new phase of accelerated growth and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team at a pivotal moment in the company’s history.

“We’re looking for someone who possesses a sense of curiosity. Someone who wants to be involved in ensuring the company continues to move forward and grow. There is huge potential for the right person for the long-term on our team” – MD

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Build and maintain positive supply chain relationships with all suppliers;
• Manage stock level reorder process, analysis of aged stock, administration of product stock codes to relevant bill of materials, manage non conforming material quality with suppliers and process return;
• Review order requisitions received from department managers/supervisors to ensure items are required and are being bought competitively;
• Monitor resale stock levels monthly against stock take and sales forecast and place quarterly forward order or off the shelf order with the supply chain as required;
• Monitor shelf stock levels weekly and organise internal production orders as required to maintain the correct stock levels;
• Manage the drawdown of open orders with the supply chain, ensuring that requests for draw down are issued within the agreed timeframes and the quantities being received are correct;
• Ensure that incoming orders are received correctly;
• Ensure that material quality issues and quarantine are managed correctly and communicated effectively with the supply chain.
• Perform commercial analysis on suppliers to develop more efficient processes and cost-effective solutions;

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Supply chain management qualification is desired;
• 2-3 years’ experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management required;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise are essential;
• Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office, Excel

For more information on this role, please feel free to contact Marissa Maher (marissa.maher@barden.ie).

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