Senior Buyer - Dublin - 145290

Jones Engineering Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Training and development

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Jones Engineering Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Leader to manage a team and steer strategic procurement across major projects in Ireland. You will lead domestic and international sourcing, negotiate terms, and ensure quality, cost and delivery targets.

With 5+ years in purchasing and strong communication, you’ll drive supplier performance, build partnerships, and advance SAP-based procurement processes within a dynamic, equal-opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a purchasing role, ideally in construction-focused environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading procurement on domestic and international projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled procurement meetings with project teams and develop project-specific procurement strategies.
• Oversee procurement for key projects domestically and internationally, including sourcing and supplier selection.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate framework and rebate agreements.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and prepare procurement reports.
• Mentor procurement team members and drive SAP ERP-based improvements.

Skills

Team management

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

SAP

Construction industry experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to manage a team.
• Responsibility for several key projects.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a purchasing role.
• Engineering experienced candidate advantageous
• Knowledge of / experience in the construction industry required.
• Full training on in-house procedures/systems will be provided.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential
• Excellent IT skills essential - knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.
• Salary will be in line with responsibilities, qualifications, and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled procurement meetings with project teams on key projects: Develop project specific procurement strategies, ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are met and monitor supplier performance.
• Lead the procurement of key projects both domestic & international, through sourcing, negotiation, pricing, technical compliance, and supplier selection, leveraging volume discounts and long-term partnerships while managing risks associated with supply continuity.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, conducting business reviews, negotiating framework and rebate agreements, and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
• Develop strategic domestic & international supply chains to support key projects. Evaluate supplier capabilities and make recommendations for supplier selection according to our supplier qualification process and strategy.
• Ensure compliance within the division with our quality procedures.
• Preparation of project and division procurement reports.
• Identify and develop department and interdepartmental process improvements in conjunction with key Group stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance for the division in conjunction with the Group Quality Team. Carry out supplier reviews informed by the process.
• Provide accurate and concise information to the Head of Electrical Procurement to inform strategic decision making.
• Inform, implement, and lead the ESG development of the division in conjunction with The Group ESG Leads.
• Lead continuous improvement of SAP ERP based procurement.
• Mentor procurement team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head of procurement.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs. Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.