Senior Buyer (11 a.m. - 7 p.m. GMT)

<h2>Overview</h2> <p>Based in the Waterford site and reporting to planning leadership in the USA, the Senior Buyer is a skilled, service-focused professional responsible for direct material procurement and inventory management across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites. Operating within a shared services model, the role ensures timely, cost-effective material availability and supports plant-specific procurement needs with responsiveness and precision.</p> <p> </p> <p>This role would adhere to a 11 a.m. GMT - 7 p.m. GMT schedule from M-F.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <p>·        <strong>Multi-Site MRP Procurement and Demand Management:</strong> Oversee MRP-based procurement for multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring accurate and timely orders aligned with production schedules. Monitor demand signals to avoid shortages and adjust procurement activity as needed.</p> <p>·        <strong>Data Analytics in Procurement:</strong> Use historical trends and current forecasts to make informed, proactive adjustments to supply plans. Apply data insights to improve material availability and procurement strategies.</p> <p>·        <strong>Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Expertise:</strong> Ensure accuracy and efficiency across the full P2P cycle, from requisition through payment. Troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize disruptions.</p> <p>·        <strong>Manufacturing Procurement Specialization:</strong> Bring experience in sourcing and managing materials for production environments, with a focus on meeting quality, cost, and lead-time targets.</p> <p>·        <strong>Demand and Supply Planning Knowledge:</strong> Use ERP systems to analyze component and sub-assembly needs, identifying gaps in availability, cost, lead time, and safety stock levels.</p> <p>·        <strong>Inventory Management:</strong> Maintain optimal raw material inventory, supporting production while minimizing excess, slow-moving, and obsolete materials.</p> <p>·        <strong>Inventory Program Implementation:</strong> Support programs like Consignment, JIT, and VMI by collaborating across sites to ensure consistency and efficiency in material flow.</p> <p>·        <strong>Procurement Lifecycle Management:</strong> Manage procurement from sourcing to PO placement, ensuring alignment with internal planning and vendor capabilities.</p> <p>·        <strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Contribute to ongoing process improvements in procurement, planning, and shared services operations, supporting scalability and service excellence.</p> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Education: B.S. degree or equivalent; supply chain or operations degree preferred.</li> <li>Experience: 5-7+ years in business, ideally supporting multi-site or shared service environments.</li> <li>Service-Oriented: Committed to meeting the unique needs of manufacturing plants with urgency and care.</li> <li>Analytical: Strong data and analytics skills to support planning and procurement decisions.</li> <li>P2P Expertise: Deep understanding of procure-to-pay processes and procurement efficiency.</li> <li>Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience sourcing materials for production with cost and quality focus.</li> <li>Global Collaboration: Comfortable working across cultures, especially between U.S. and Ireland.</li> <li>Adaptable: Embraces change, new technologies, and evolving customer expectations.</li> <li>Problem Solver: Strong critical thinking and multitasking abilities across multiple sites.</li> <li>Communicator: Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Team Player: Skilled in prioritizing and collaborating under pressure in a centralized model.</li> </ul>