Junior Strategic Buyer - Indirect Material

Liebherr Group; Killarney; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid overtime

End of Year Bonus

Pension Scheme

Service Pay

Early finish on a Friday

21 days annual leave + length of 2nd+3

Company Fixed Days

Subsidised canteen

Sports and Social Club

Retailer Discounts

Life Assurance

Refer a friend Scheme

Maternity Pay

Educational assistance

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Ireland is seeking a procurement professional to handle indirect materials, supplier quotes, and contract administration. You will support ERP maintenance, manage purchase orders, and help implement cost-saving initiatives.

The role requires a 3rd level qualification in SCM or related field and 1–3 years in purchasing or procurement, with strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related commercial role.
• Experience with indirect material procurement is desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of procurement principles, supplier management, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Participation and support in handling of indirect materials and services, including office supplies, MRO items, utilities, logistics services, professional services, and other non-production requirements at plant level.
• Prepare and analyze RFQs, tenders, and supplier quotations.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms under the guidance of the Strategic Buyers.
• Assist with ERP system maintenance, purchase order management, and reporting activities.
• Defining master data and procurement parameters for new parts and engineering changes.
• Participation in analysing and optimizing master data and procurement parameters.
• Participation and support in supplier management at plant/divisional level.
• Maintain supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and procurement records.
• Track supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, cost, and service levels.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure timely procurement support.
• Support procurement projects and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelors/3rd level in SCM/Procurement/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participation and support in handling of indirect materials and services, including office supplies, MRO items, utilities, logistics services, professional services, and other non-production requirements at plant level.
• Prepare and analyze RFQs, tenders, and supplier quotations.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms under the guidance of the Strategic Buyers.
• Assist with ERP system maintenance, purchase order management, and reporting activities.
• Defining master data and procurement parameters for new parts and engineering changes.
• Participation in analysing and optimizing master data and procurement parameters.
• Participation and support in supplier management at plant/divisional level.
• Maintain supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and procurement records.
• Track supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, cost, and service levels.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure timely procurement support.
• Support procurement projects and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.

Qualifications, Requirements & Experience

• 3rd Level qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related commercial role.
• Experience with indirect material procurement is desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of procurement principles, supplier management, and contract administration.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Takes responsibility for their work and results.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Commercial awareness and cost-conscious mindset.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid overtime
• End of Year Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Service Pay
• Early finish on a Friday
• 21 days annual leave + Length of service days
• Company Fixed Days
• Subsidised canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Retailer Discounts
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend Scheme
• Maternity Pay
• Educational assistance
• Career Progression Opportunities

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The Company

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranes worldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity and productivity.

Location

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd.
Killarney
Ireland (IE)

Contact

Fiona Darby
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