Senior Buyer: Project-Focused Procurement Lead

E‑Frontiers; Munster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

E‑Frontiers in Ireland is expanding its procurement team and seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to own categories, supplier relationships and project schedules. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality and Management to source materials competitively and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

This hands-on role requires 3–5+ years in procurement, strong RFQ/negotiation skills, ERP proficiency and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' procurement or buying experience, ideally within manufacturing, construction, modular or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of M&E materials; electrical procurement experience would be advantageous.
• Confident negotiating with suppliers and experienced in RFQs, quotation analysis and competitive tendering.
• Comfortable using ERP/procurement systems and Excel for purchasing, spend analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day sourcing, purchasing and supplier follow-up across assigned categories, acting as the key procurement contact for projects.
• Run RFQs/RFPs, compare supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules for major projects, tracking orders, deliveries and potential supply risks.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including performance tracking, onboarding, reviews and corrective actions.
• Support cost-saving initiatives, new product launches and the identification of new suppliers and markets.

Job description

E‑Frontiers in Ireland is expanding its procurement team and seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to own categories, supplier relationships and project schedules. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality and Management to source materials competitively and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

This hands-on role requires 3–5+ years in procurement, strong RFQ/negotiation skills, ERP proficiency and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing