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Job Title

Buyer/Planner

Employer

CareerWise Recruitment

Location

Galway

Description

A Buyer/Planner is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Galway based client. Experience using SAP in a Manufacturing environment essential. Please contact Tom Devaney for more information. THE ROLE: * Purchase order placement and expediting. * Supplier management and performance measurement. * Provide forecast of raw material requirements with internal and external vendors on a periodic basis. * Work closely with engineering and manufacturing to ensure the best suppliers and components are utilized in the design; negotiate pricing, terms, availability and lead times with suppliers. * Prepare supply chain summary reports of the BOM (Bill of Material) to clearly define cost, lead times, supplier locations, component reuse and supply chain strategies. * Procure materials for assigned departments. Prioritise, schedule critical material orders and negotiate with vendors to determine and assure best quality/service. * Source new raw materials / suppliers & manage the RFQ process when required. * Maintain and develop MRP including the placement of purchase orders, updating of pricing and following up of order confirmations. * Work closely with other members of the Operations team to identify & minimise risks to supply chain in order to ensure on-time delivery to customers and to resolve any issues that may arise. * Develop and drive inventory reduction strategies and activities to achieve inventory targets and minimise excess & obsolete. * Identify & implement cost reduction strategies with supplier base. * Review materials and capacity requirements for SI&OP supply process and highlight potential issues and provide resolutions for potential deviations to plan. * Liaise closely with relevant functions to ensure the planning and control process is supported by accurate BOMs, routings, yields etc. * Provide support to other team members in fulfilling the agreed company objectives and strategy. * Collaborate regularly with Supply Base Managers to ensure alignment with strategic sourcing goals & initiatives. * Work as required with engineering to ensure supplier products are qualified. REQUIREMENTS: * 3+ years of purchasing and/or production planning experience. * Level 8 Degree in a related discipline. * Working knowledge of MRP in SAP environment is desirable. * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. * Working knowledge of assembly & manufacturing processes. * Ability to manage multiple orders in a fast-paced operation. * Excellent proactive communication & organization skills. *Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines and follow through. * Ability to manage multiple conflicting tasks in a dynamic environment. * High degree of accuracy and detail. * Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks. * Excellent skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP and Internet use. Please call Tom Devaney today for further information on 091-758771 or email: tdevaney@careerwise.ie. CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence. Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, ICT, Engineering, Food and Agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.

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