Buyer

Vertiv Group Corporation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation seeks a Buyer to procure Direct and Indirect materials and services, supporting production schedules and internal stakeholders. The role is based onsite at our Letterkenny facility, five days a week, reporting to the Purchasing Manager.

You will manage supplier relationships, issue orders, track deliveries, and ensure ERP accuracy. Strong organization, English language skills, and ERP experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Windows and MS Office; ERP experience advantageous.
• Strong organization and communication skills are required.
• Active English language skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uninterrupted flow of materials/services to support development schedules and business needs.
• Procure materials/services timely while optimizing cost and quality.
• Develop and maintain good buyer-seller relationships.
• Ensure procurement through local and foreign sources per policies.
• Issue Purchase Orders and confirm lead times and costs.
• Coordinate with Logistics for materials transport and documents.
• Coordinate with Warehouse to stock goods properly.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery to meet requirements.
• Ensure ERP data accuracy (prices, lead times, supplier details).

Skills

Windows

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

ERP system

Oracle

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Analytical

Team player

English

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Buyer ensures purchasing all Direct materials/services for Production and Indirect materials/services for entity and business needs defined by internal stakeholders. Position reports to the Purchasing Manager.

This position will be based onsite, 5 days per week in our Letterkenny facility.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain uninterrupted flow of materials/services to support the development schedules and business needs
• Procure materials/services timely, optimizing the cost with the quality required
• Develop and maintain good buyer-seller relationship
• Ensure procurement through local and foreign sources in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures of the organization
• Selection of suppliers for issuing the inquiries and obtaining quotations
• Confirm lead times, delivery dates and costs
• Issue Purchase Orders
• Ensure Order Acknowledgements and keep delivery dates accurate
• Follow-up of open Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery from suppliers
• Obtain alternative solutions if lead times are not in order with requirements
• Coordinate with Logistics department regarding materials transport organization and required technical documents
• Coordinate with Warehouse in order to stock the goods properly
• Communicate shortages and provide visibility of potential interruptions to internal stakeholders
• Monitor supplier performance and capacities to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
• Ensure data accuracy in ERP system (prices, lead times, supplier details and terms…)
• Ensure PO matching and valid invoice from suppliers for finance department

Requirements:

• PC skills: Active user of Windows, MS Office incl. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ERP system
• Practical skills: Good organization and communication skills
• Core competencies: Thorough, Meticulous, Persuasive, Able to deal with conflicts, Problem solving oriented, Detail oriented, Analytical, Operational, Communicative, Team player
• Active English
• Previous experience in similar position is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly Oracle, is considered a strong advantage