Buyer

Vertiv; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Letterkenny, Ireland, seeks a Buyer to secure direct materials and indirect services for production and enterprise needs. The role is based onsite, reporting to the Purchasing Manager.

You will manage supplier relations, issue POs, confirm lead times, monitor performance, and ensure ERP data accuracy. Strong communication and organizational skills, with ERP experience (Oracle) a plus, are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a buyer/procurement role preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Active English language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uninterrupted flow of materials/services to support development schedules and business needs.
• Procure materials/services timely, optimizing cost with required quality.
• Develop and maintain good buyer-seller relationships.
• Ensure procurement through local and foreign sources per purchasing policies.
• Select suppliers for issuing inquiries and obtaining quotations.
• Confirm lead times, delivery dates and costs.
• Issue Purchase Orders and ensure order acknowledgements.
• Follow-up of open Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery from suppliers.
• Coordinate with Logistics on materials transport and required documents.
• Coordinate with Warehouse to stock goods properly.
• Communicate shortages and provide visibility of potential interruptions to stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance and capacities to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Ensure ERP data accuracy (prices, lead times, supplier details and terms).
• Ensure PO matching and valid invoices from suppliers for finance.

Skills

Procurement

ERP systems

English proficiency

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Team player

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

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

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