Procurement Specialist: Direct Materials (Onsite Letterkenny)

Vertiv Co; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Ireland in Letterkenny is seeking a Buyer to purchase all Direct materials for Production and Indirect materials for the entity, reporting to the Purchasing Manager. The role is based onsite, five days a week at the Letterkenny facility.

Responsibilities include ensuring uninterrupted supply, timely procurement, supplier relationship management, and sourcing from local and foreign suppliers per policy.

Qualifications

• Experience using Windows and MS Office incl. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ERP systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail oriented, meticulous, and able to solve problems.
• Fluent in English (Active English).
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• ERP knowledge, especially Oracle, is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uninterrupted flow of materials/services to support development schedules and business needs.
• Procure materials/services timely, optimizing cost with required quality.
• Develop and maintain good buyer-seller relationships.
• Procure from local and foreign sources per purchasing policies.
• Select suppliers for inquiries and quotations; confirm lead times, delivery dates and costs.
• Issue Purchase Orders and ensure accurate order acknowledgements/delivery dates.
• Follow up on open POs for timely delivery; provide alternative solutions if needed.
• Coordinate with Logistics for transport and required documents; with Warehouse for stock.
• Communicate shortages and provide visibility to stakeholders; monitor supplier performance and capacity.
• Ensure ERP data accuracy (prices, lead times, supplier details and terms) and PO matching with invoices for finance.

Skills

Windows & MS Office

Organization

Communication

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Analytical

Team player

Active English

ERP systems knowledge

Oracle ERP

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Vertiv Ireland in Letterkenny is seeking a Buyer to purchase all Direct materials for Production and Indirect materials for the entity, reporting to the Purchasing Manager. The role is based onsite, five days a week at the Letterkenny facility.

Responsibilities include ensuring uninterrupted supply, timely procurement, supplier relationship management, and sourcing from local and foreign suppliers per policy.