Job Reference: FRS49791
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Our client, a major US Multinational, has an exceptional opportunity for a Buyer to join their busy procurement team in Shannon
This is a full time, permanent role.
We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated candidate to work in a hard working, fun ethos organisation. The successful person will have good ERP experience ideally SAP, be naturally organised, smart, energetic, enthusiastic, a creative problem solver who can make decisions independently.
You will be responsible for executing and maintaining Purchase Orders via MRP (Material Requirements Planning) on 3rd party suppliers; allcustomer and supplier communications; SAP delivery processing, SAP data accuracy (POs and in-transits), as well as monitoring incoming supply to USA and addressing all exceptions & expedites with Planning, Customer Service, Logistics and Warehouses.This individual is a key participant in an existing team of buyers with keen attention to executing supply and associated inbound deliveries from a supplier base in Asia to our clients Distribution Centres in the U.S.
As part of a team, the Junior Buyerrole provides Procurement services across our clients 4 business platforms to create a 'best in class' service interacting between a supplier base in Asia and warehouse facilities in the U.S. The Buyer will help streamline the global procurement process and, in the execution of his/her duties, interface with Buyer team members in Shannon as well as internationally based customersand suppliers.
Junior Buyer Duties and Responsibilities:
* Evaluate and process purchase requisitions from MRP output
*Place and maintain Purchase Orders with suppliers globally
* Draft and execute clear and concise communication to both suppliers and customers
* Ensure SAP data accuracy (P.O.'s, goods 'in transit'), inbound delivery processing and parts master-data* Co-ordinate with stakeholders including Logistics and Distribution Centres for incoming shipments
* Ensure accurate & timely inbound shipping paperwork processing, expediting, air-freight & P.O approvals
* Action and if appropriate escalate,MRP exception messages
* Provide metrics/reporting as requested at periodic intervals
* Adhere to all procedural controls* Build a good working vendor & customer relationship
* Contribute to the development of processes & procedures to identify process improvement opportunities
* Participate in projects with a focus to increase effectiveness of our client's global procurement services.
Education and Experience:
* 2-3 years of experience working in high volume transactional purchasing/order fulfilment/customer service
* SAP or other ERP system experience required
* Good understanding of Supply Chain and Order Fulfilment process
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with previous supplier and/or direct customer experience
* Highly analytical with strong systems accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to work both independently and ina team environment
If you feel that you fulfil the above requirements for the role please apply today with your CV. If you have any further queries please contact Rachael Pando of FRS Recruitment.
Industry: Purchasing and Procurement
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: buyer, purchasing, procurement
Contact Name: Jason Devlin
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