Operational Buyer: Planning, Negotiation & Stock Control

Liebherr; Killarney; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; 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 serve

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 looking for an Operational Buyer to join the Purchasing Department. You will report to the Head of Purchasing and manage multiple tasks, ensuring timely procurement and optimal supplier performance.

The role requires strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with proven influencing abilities and meticulous reporting. A related discipline qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a purchasing role.
• Experience in Engineering/manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, negotiating and organisational skills.
• Proven record of attention to detail and reporting skills.
• Advanced MS Excel formulas would be a plus.
• Experience of material planning and warranty management with an ERP system (BAAN) would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Purchase material and services based on system requirements and production program.
• General administration of processes (purchase orders, subcontract operations, sales orders, order confirmations).
• Maintain related item data within the MRP system.
• Monitor, analyse and optimise supplier delivery performance; liaise with suppliers on discrepancies.
• Process claims with Quality and Goods Receiving Departments.
• Identify stakeholder needs and provide solutions to minimise risks.
• Analyse and optimise purchasing parameters to reduce inventory while maintaining availability.
• Carry out quantity forecasts and send forecasts to partners.
• Participate in planning meetings.
• Inbound logistics: ensure notification per delivery conditions and optimise delivery.
• Monitor and optimise stock levels.
• Other duties related to the position.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Influencing skills

Planning

Scheduling

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Reporting skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Qualification in a related discipline

Tools

MS Excel (advanced formulas)

BAAN ERP

Job description

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Ireland is looking for an Operational Buyer to join the Purchasing Department. You will report to the Head of Purchasing and manage multiple tasks, ensuring timely procurement and optimal supplier performance.

The role requires strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with proven influencing abilities and meticulous reporting. A related discipline qualification is preferred.