Electrical Buyer: Own Sourcing & Production Impact

BMC Manufacturing Ltd.; Damastown; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Manufacturing Ltd. in Damastown, Co. Dublin, is seeking an Electrical Buyer to join our procurement team.

This permanent role focuses on sourcing electrical components and materials to support production schedules and project requirements, while building strong relationships with Irish and international suppliers. You will report to the Head of Procurement and work closely with Production, Stores, Engineering and Finance to optimise purchasing decisions and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ purchasing, buying or procurement experience.
• Experience with Irish market suppliers; international suppliers beneficial.
• Good understanding of electrical components; switchgear experience advantageous.
• Proven experience negotiating pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills and the confidence to follow up.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of purchasing activity for assigned categories, ensuring materials are sourced, ordered, tracked, and delivered in line with production and project requirements.
• Source, evaluate and develop new and existing suppliers, with a focus on quality, reliability, competitiveness, and long-term value.
• Obtain and negotiate quotations, pricing, lead times, and commercial terms, escalating risks early and recommending practical solutions.
• Place, monitor and expedite purchase orders through to delivery, maintaining clear visibility of open orders and expected arrival dates.
• Proactively identify shortages, delays, and supply-chain risks, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to minimise disruption to production.
• Work closely with Production, Stores and Engineering to understand upcoming demand, material priorities, and technical requirements.
• Review supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and service, supporting supplier reviews and corrective actions where required.
• Research the market for alternative products, suppliers and sources of supply to improve resilience, reduce cost, and support business growth.
• Work with Bills of Materials, engineering specifications, and production requirements to ensure purchasing decisions are accurate and commercially sound.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information within the ERP/MRP system, including pricing, lead times, supplier details, and order status.
• Support inventory optimisation by balancing stock availability, working capital and production continuity.
• Contribute ideas for improving procurement processes, ways of working and supplier management, taking a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Initiative

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

BMC Manufacturing Ltd. in Damastown, Co. Dublin, is seeking an Electrical Buyer to join our procurement team.

This permanent role focuses on sourcing electrical components and materials to support production schedules and project requirements, while building strong relationships with Irish and international suppliers. You will report to the Head of Procurement and work closely with Production, Stores, Engineering and Finance to optimise purchasing decisions and supplier performance.