Senior Buyer

Our client are seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team in Galway. Our client are a growing Electrical Contracting company working nationwide in Ireland across commercial and industrial projects.

Why apply with Sonas?

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• We can provide insights to the best salaries, rates and benefits on offer
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• We will get your CV seen by the right hiring managers

Responsibilties

• Someone who has built up relationships in the industry for bulk buying
• Primarily to agree material prices with suppliers and assist in developing the purchasing process
• Provide functional assistance in support of Purchase Order system
• Support the Construction Sites with the receipting of delivery dockets
• Preparing RFQ’s and evaluations
• Developing supply chain relationships.
• Provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Procurement Department
• Report weekly and monthly data and information to site & management teams
• Support development of in-house procedures/systems.

Requirements

• Relevant 3rd level qualification or equivalent electrical trade background advantageous.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a purchasing/buying role required
• Engineering experience advantageous but not essential
• Healthcare & pharma buyer experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience and background in Electrical Industry would be ideal
• Knowledge of / experience in the construction industry would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential
• Excellent IT skills essential – knowledge of SAP B1 would be advantageous
• Ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines
• Electrically biased buyer on Medium / large scale construction projects

To apply please send your C.V to niamh.kedney@sonastechnical.com or apply directly through Indeed.