Buyer- Cork

My client, a well-established multinational expert in providing supply chain services to pharma and medical device companies is looking for a Buyer to join its team based on customer site in Co. Cork This job is offering a Full time days only, permanent position, job security, competitive pay, interesting fast paced rewarding work supporting medical device and pharma companies, progression, future employability as the experience you gain here is highly desired. I have been assisting this client for many years with their recruitment needs. This company is positioned very well in the market allowing it to go from strength to strength. Responsibilities: Providing price quotations to customers upon request and always seeking the best value for money. Maintaining records of quotations provided for audit purposes and follow procedures in line with company policy. Liaise with external suppliers; Engineering, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical customers and third-party sub-contractors and all aspects of the operation, to maintain proactive successful relations. Responsible for placing purchase orders for new and existing products. Utilise the Company's ERP system for processing Sales Orders and controlling Company's owned inventory. Issue, receive and manage Customers owned Inventory and utilising the Customers ERP stock management systems. Utilise the customer ERP system for storeroom practices such as Cycle Counting, Stock Checks and Material Planning. Responsible for any requisitions in the Engineering stores- running weekly checks and raising new requisition requests as needed. Liaising with other business units to ensure all stores related functions are running as they should. Maintain weekly materials counts, advising the account manager of potential stock outs or shortages and identifying slow moving materials Process and Pay any returns to suppliers as needed Ensure Stock control records are maintained Ensure compliance with all company Health and Safety requirements within the Engineering Stores team The requirements for the Buyer include but are not limited to: Previous Procurement and negotiation experience preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment Experience in ERP systems such as SAP. Strong IT Skills including Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups etc) Previous experience with spare parts or MRO Strong communications skills Hardworking and reliable If you feel that you fulfil the above qualifications please apply today with your CV. If you have any further queries please contact Rachael Pando of FRS Recruitment Skills: Procurement Inventory Management Supply Chain