Buyer

1 week ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

Job Description

Vertiv are hiring a buyer Due to an increase in client growth and demand, the materials management team must grow. This is the perfect role for someone with experience in buying, purchasing or supply and can come from any industry background as long as you are used to working in a busy, fast paced environment.

Location: Campsie, L/Derry, Northern Ireland

Description

The Buyer will play a vital role within the Materials Management team, reporting to the Purchasing Manager. This position will focus on executing day-to-day purchasing operations, including managing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, and ensuring timely procurement of goods and services.

The ideal candidate will have experience in tactical purchasing within an Oracle ERP environment and possess strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities & Role Requirements:

  1. Create and manage purchase orders within the Oracle ERP/Cyberplan system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  2. Collaborate with the production planning department on the production plan updates material planning parameters.
  3. Communicate with suppliers regarding order placement, status updates, and resolution of issues.
  4. Support inventory optimization efforts by analyzing inventory turnover rates, carrying costs, and stock-out rates.
  5. Optimize stock levels and raw materials according to company guidelines.
  6. Resolve discrepancies in material receipt (quantity, quality, price).
  7. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align purchasing activities with business objectives.
  8. Analyze purchasing data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of risk.
  9. Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
  10. Provide support to the Purchasing Manager and contribute to achieving departmental KPIs.
  11. Contribute to the development and maintenance of standards, focusing on key areas which are the customer, the company culture, and the continuous improvement system.
  12. Participate in talent management processes and contribute to team development.
  13. Carry out all other activities related to the agreed type of work as instructed by the line manager.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  1. Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  2. 2+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles.
  3. Proficiency in Oracle architecture and planning tools (Cyberplan) preferred.
  4. Strong knowledge of standard software tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  5. Fluent level of English in written and spoken communication.
  6. Detail-oriented with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
  7. Competencies: result-oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

  • Customer Focus
  • Operational Excellence
  • High-Performance Culture
  • Innovation
  • Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

  • Own It
  • Act With Urgency
  • Foster a Customer-First Mindset
  • Think Big and Execute
  • Lead by Example
  • Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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