Buyer/Planner

Hero Recruitment; Sligo; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Supply Chain Planner / Purchasing Specialist in Sligo to manage materials planning and purchasing processes. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and at least two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Excellent planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential. This role offers a chance to be part of a renowned organization focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with short shelf‑life products is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials planning and purchasing to support production.
• Coordinate purchased materials to meet operational needs.
• Liaise with transportation providers regarding deliveries.

Skills

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in a relevant discipline

IPICS / IIPMM / APICS qualifications

Tools

Planning and ERP systems

Job description

JOB SPECIFICATION – Supply Chain Planner / Purchasing Specialist

Our client is a leading organisation within the nutrition and medical device sector, operating a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the northwest region. The site is recognised for its strong culture of operational excellence, automation, safety, training, and continuous improvement.

Primary Function / Objectives

Reporting to the Planning and Purchasing Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing materials planning and ensuring efficient purchasing processes to support production and operational goals. Key responsibilities include:

• Full responsibility for MPS & MRP across raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Management of the Purchasing function to ensure timely material supply aligned with plant schedules.
• Coordination of the purchasing process and support for New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• BOM and Item Master data management.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for the distribution centre, including CRM activities.
• Scenario planning to support operational decision-making.
• Coordination of materials‑related aspects of NPIs.
• Collaboration with Supply Chain teams to achieve KPI targets.
• Inventory management and control, including cycle‑count processes.
• Liaison with transportation providers regarding deliveries and logistics.
• Scheduling of deliveries while managing warehouse capacity constraints.
• Support and delivery of projects aligned with site and business objectives.

Key Interactions

• Cross‑functional teams and management at all levels within the site.
• Supply chain, shipping, distribution, and marketing teams across wider operations.
• External suppliers and logistics partners.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordination of purchased materials to support production while meeting cost and compliance requirements.
• Management of non‑inventory purchasing to meet operational needs at optimum total cost of ownership.

Education / Skills / Experience

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in a relevant discipline; IPICS / IIPMM / APICS qualifications (or equivalent) desirable.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in planning and ERP systems.
• Excellent planning, organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment; experience with short shelf‑life products is an advantage.
• Strong problem‑solving capability in scheduling, logistics, expediting, and purchasing.