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BUYER / PLANNER

 

Company:

MORGAN MCKINLEY
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Job Reference Number

14564417

Client ID:

RI/905974 / DS
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Posted On:

Feb 1 2012

Location:

GALWAY, GALWAY
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Job Type:

Contract

Salary:

NEGOTIABLE
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Benefits:
  • CAR PARKING
Buyer / Planner

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of every aspect of inventory throughout the plant and ensure inventory goals are achieved
  • Planning and purchasing of the necessary materials from selected vendors to support production and assisting in the sourcing of vendors where necessary
  • Scheduling material through manufacturing to ensure production is supported at all times
  • Identify and develop systems solutions and enhancements to improve productivity
  • Sourcing of new raw materials / vendors where requires
  • Manage and control the material vendor base
  • Maintain a contract price file and approved vendor listing
  • Initiate cost reduction programmes where opportunities exist e.g. by pursuing new vendors for most cost effective purchases
  • Be proactive in auditing material vendors with relevant QA /Engineering personnel
  • Chair vendor meetings
  • Ensure all aspects of employee training and development are undertaken including timely performance appraisal and ongoing counselling which will motivate and enhance staff performance
  • To develop and implement appropriate communication methods, this includes holding monthly meeting with staff
  • To constantly review and ensure a safe working environment and that necessary training and awareness programmes are in place
  • To understand company rules/regulations and ensure staff conform to them
  • To ensure company integrity is upheld with all company vendors


Qualifications/Experience
  • The suitable candidate should have at least 3-5 years' experience in supply chain\materials management
  • A relevant Third Level Degree with B.Comm or equivalent
  • Excellent working knowledge of SAP is essential, in addition to in-depth skills in
    Microsoft EXCEL, ACCESS, Powerpoint, Word and ideally Visio
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written are required.