Buyer, Assistant Buyer, or Purchasing professional

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Grannagh; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd has a client in Grannagh seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relationships and drive cost savings within a growing manufacturing operation. You will source materials, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery while supporting production.

The role offers training, progression, and a long-term career path, with a salary of €45,000–€50,000 plus benefits. Commutable from Waterford and surrounding areas, this is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional.

Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or a similar environment.
• Strong negotiation, organisation, and communication skills.
• Looking for training, progression, and a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, components, and supplies to support production.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Manage purchase orders and monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to improve stock availability and reduce costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Organisation

Communication

Tools

ERP/ purchasing system

Job description

Buyer

€45,000 - €50,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits

Grannagh (commutable from Waterford, Ferrybank, Kilmacow, Mooncoin, Carrick-on-Suir, Thomastown, New Ross & surrounding areas)

Are you a Buyer or Purchasing professional looking to join a growing manufacturer where you can take ownership of supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and play a key role in keeping production running smoothly?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering a varied purchasing role, long-term career development, and the chance to make a direct impact on operational performance.

The company is recognised within its sector for delivering high-quality products and investing in its people. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Buyer to strengthen their purchasing function and support the needs of the manufacturing operation.

In this role, you will source materials and components, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, manage purchase orders, and build strong relationships with suppliers. You will work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure materials arrive on time, meet quality requirements, and offer value for money.

This role would suit a Buyer, Assistant Buyer, or Purchasing professional looking to develop their career within a growing manufacturing business.

The Role:

• Purchase materials, components, and supplies to support production
• Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times, and commercial terms
• Manage purchase orders and monitor supplier performance
• Work with internal teams to improve stock availability and reduce costs

The Person:

• Buyer, Assistant Buyer, or Purchasing professional
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or a similar environment
• Strong negotiation, organisation, and communication skills
• Looking for training, progression, and a long-term career

Reference Number: BBBH280481

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.