Buyer
myenergi Ireland
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Job summary
myenergi is hiring a Buyer to secure uninterrupted material supply across internal and external manufacturing. You will manage the purchasing portfolio, maintain accurate order data, and drive material availability to meet production needs.
You will collaborate with Production Planning, Logistics and Finance, prioritising work, communicating with suppliers and stakeholders, and improving procurement performance in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain environment.
- Experience managing supplier relationships.
- Experience using ERP/MRP purchasing systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Desirable: CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS.
- Experience supporting manufacturing environments.
- Experience of inventory management and material planning.
- Knowledge of Incoterms and international logistics.
- Understanding of supplier performance management and procurement KPIs.
Responsibilities
- Plan material requirements based on production demand and inventory strategy.
- Raise, manage and maintain purchase orders in ERP system with pricing; dates and quantities.
- Maintain ownership of the purchasing orderbook; update supplier data.
- Monitor supplier acknowledgments and update POs after confirmation.
- Expedite overdue purchase orders and manage supplier commitments.
- Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure material availability.
- Manage material shipments to external manufacturing partners.
- Support supplier performance reviews, KPIs and scorecards.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and procurement efficiencies.
- Drive continuous improvement of purchasing processes.
Skills
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Job description
Putting the ‘i’ into British Innovation.
Putting the ‘i’ into Inventing the Future.
Putting the ‘i’ into Inspiring Change.
myenergi is a growing global clean‑tech manufacturer dedicated to removing the barriers to a greener future. Known for our award‑winning zappi EV charger and our intelligent home energy management ecosystem, we empower customers to control, store, and optimise their self‑generated energy.
With an expanding international presence and ambitious plans for continued global growth, we’re shaping the future of smart, flexible homes, leading innovation in solar, EV, and battery technology to create a cleaner, more sustainable future for all.
The Buyer is a key member of the Procurement team, responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material supply across both internal manufacturing and external manufacturing partners.
The role requires a highly organised, proactive and commercially aware individual who can independently manage a demanding purchasing portfolio, maintain accurate control of the supplier orderbook and drive material availability to support business requirements.
Success in this role depends on the ability to prioritise effectively, work at pace, communicate confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and take ownership of purchasing activities from initial demand through to material receipt.
Working closely with Production Planning, Logistics, Finance and Suppliers, the Buyer plays a critical role in maintaining service levels, supporting inventory strategy and continually improving procurement performance.
Purchasing & Orderbook Management:
Plan material requirements based on production demand and inventory strategy.
Raise, manage and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system ensuring accuracy of pricing, dates, quantities and supplier information.
Maintain complete ownership of the purchasing orderbook, ensuring supplier commitments remain accurate and system data is continually updated.
Monitor supplier acknowledgments and update purchase orders following confirmation.
Expedite overdue purchase orders and proactively manage supplier commitments to minimize material shortages.
Reschedule or defer orders where demand changes or inventory exceeds required levels.
Ensure purchasing records remain accurate, current and reflective of supplier commitments.
Work closely with Production Planning to ensure material availability for both internal production and external manufacturing partners.
Maintain visibility of material shortages, supply risks and critical shortages, communicating these clearly to stakeholders.
Produce regular shortage reporting and proactively identify actions required to protect production schedules.
Manage material shipments to external manufacturing partners, ensuring deliveries are planned and executed on time.
Create and manage the associated sales orders and documentation supporting external manufacturing requirements.
Build strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
Arrange supplier meetings where appropriate and provide forecasts and demand information.
Monitor supplier performance against agreed delivery commitments.
Escalate supply issues where necessary to minimise business disruption.
Support supplier performance reviews, KPIs, scorecards and supplier development initiatives.
Coordinate supplier quality issues, returns and corrective actions.
Monitor inventory levels against agreed stocking policies.
Review reorder parameters and recommend improvements where appropriate.
Balance inventory availability with stock holding objectives.
Support continuous improvement of inventory accuracy and purchasing processes.
Support invoice and pricing query resolution alongside the Finance team.
Ensure purchasing data supports accurate financial processing.
Assist with supplier negotiations including pricing, payment terms and commercial improvements.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and procurement efficiencies.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reporting and supplier performance.
Drive improvements that increase efficiency, visibility and control across the purchasing function.
Contribute towards the ongoing development of procurement systems and ways of working.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
High levels of ownership and accountability.
A proactive approach to problem solving.
Confidence working independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work at pace whilst maintaining accuracy.
Commercial awareness and analytical thinking.
A continuous improvement mindset.
Previous experience within a purchasing, procurement or supply chain environment.Experience managing supplier relationships.
Experience managing supplier relationships.
Experience using ERP/MRP purchasing systems.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS.
Experience supporting manufacturing environments.
Experience of inventory management and material planning.
Knowledge of Incoterms and international logistics.
Understanding of supplier performance management and procurement KPIs.
At myenergi, our values guide how we work every day
- Challenge the norm and set new standards
- Try new ideas and learn fast
- Focus on progress, not perfection
- Speak up, even when it's hard
- Take responsibility for your work and results
- Make informed decisions
- Welcome challenge and give it respectfully
- Put customers first
- Collaborate and share openly
- Communicate clearly and honestly
- Support each other
- Think beyond your own team
- Consider the impact of your decisions
- Help customers save money and cut carbon
- Build technology that is made to last
- Deliver value through continuous improvement
Free on‑site EV charging
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays
Mental Health First Aiders
Career development and ongoing support
Employee empowerment and autonomy
Free on‑site parking
A positive, purpose‑driven working environment
EV salary sacrifice scheme
Birthday leave – because everyone deserves a day off for their birthday
Life Assurance - death in service
Long service awards
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Life Celebrations – vouchers for birth and marriage
Employee Assistance Programme – a free, 24/7 UK‑based counselling helpline
myenergi is committed to being an equal opportunity, diverse and inclusive employer. We want a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can reach their full potential without prejudice and discrimination. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding is fostered, and the diversity of people’s backgrounds and circumstances will be positively valued.
Private Medical Insurance ensuring you have access to high quality medical facilities and treatments at a time and a place that suits you.
Take a greener commute by using our EV salary sacrifice scheme, or swap four wheels for two and save money when buying a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
Free onsite parking at our Grimsby sites with free access to our staff EV charging points.
We provide enhanced maternity/paternity pay and we fully understand and support the challenges of being a working parent.
25 days Annual Leave and bank holidays, plus a chance to sell or purchase extra days off with our holiday purchase scheme.
We all need time to reenergise and recharge.
The myenergi family is incredibly important to us and we are committed to Mental Health and Wellbeing in the workplace. Not only do we have an Employee Wellbeing Package and a number of trained Mental Health First Aiders across the business to ensure all employees maintain a positive frame of mind. We also provide free fruit and hold a free yoga session every Wednesday morning.
We support and encourage career development. We were recently ranked the 9th fastest growing company and want you to grow with us.
We pride ourselves on the culture we have created, our workforce is our extended family built on trust and respect.
Because everyone deserves a day off on their birthday!
Private Medical Insurance to ensure you have access to high quality medical facilities and treatments at a time and a place that suits you.
Take a greener commute by using our EV salary sacrifice scheme, or swap four wheels for two and save money when buying a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
Free onsite parking at our Grimsby sites with free access to our staff EV charging points.
We provide enhanced maternity/paternity pay and we fully understand and support the challenges of being a working parent.
25 days Annual Leave and bank holidays, plus a chance to sell or purchase extra days off with our holiday purchase scheme.
We all need time to reenergise and recharge.
An Employee Wellbeing Package and a number of trained Mental Health First Aiders across the business to ensure all employees maintain a positive frame of mind.
Free fruit and a free yoga session every Wednesday morning.
We support and encourage career development. We were recently ranked the 9th fastest growing company and want you to grow with us.
Positive working environment and employee empowerment. We pride ourselves on the culture we have created, our workforce is our extended family built on trust and respect.
Birthday Leave. Because everyone deserves a day off on their birthday!
myenergi are at the forefront of British renewable eco‑smart technology innovation and manufacture. Our brand new innovations complex is at the heart of the of the Humber Freeport, the epicentre of green technology in the UK. Our world renowned Zappi product was the world's first solar and wind compatible electric car charger in the world, well and truly putting British manufacturing back on the global stage!
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