OVERVIEW

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.
This role would adhere to a 11 a.m. GMT - 7 p.m. GMT schedule from M-F.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: B.S. degree or equivalent; supply chain or operations degree preferred.

• Experience: 5+ years in business, ideally supporting multi-site or shared service environments.
• Service-Oriented: Committed to meeting the unique needs of manufacturing plants with urgency and care.
• Analytical: Strong data and analytics skills to support planning and procurement decisions.
• P2P Expertise: Deep understanding of procure-to-pay processes and procurement efficiency.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience sourcing materials for production with cost and quality focus.
• Global Collaboration: Comfortable working across cultures, especially between U.S. and Ireland.
• Adaptable: Embraces change, new technologies, and evolving customer expectations.
• Problem Solver: Strong critical thinking and multitasking abilities across multiple sites.
• Communicator: Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Team Player: Skilled in prioritizing and collaborating under pressure in a centralized model.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

POSITION MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Multi-Site MRP Procurement and Demand Management: 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.
• Data Analytics in Procurement: Use historical trends and current forecasts to make informed, proactive adjustments to supply plans. Apply data insights to improve material availability and procurement strategies.
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Expertise: Ensure accuracy and efficiency across the full P2P cycle, from requisition through payment. Troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize disruptions.
• Manufacturing Procurement Specialization: Bring experience in sourcing and managing materials for production environments, with a focus on meeting quality, cost, and lead-time targets.
• Demand and Supply Planning Knowledge: Use ERP systems to analyze component and sub-assembly needs, identifying gaps in availability, cost, lead time, and safety stock levels.
• Inventory Management: Maintain optimal raw material inventory, supporting production while minimizing excess, slow-moving, and obsolete materials.
• Inventory Program Implementation: Support programs like Consignment, JIT, and VMI by collaborating across sites to ensure consistency and efficiency in material flow.
• Procurement Lifecycle Management: Manage procurement from sourcing to PO placement, ensuring alignment with internal planning and vendor capabilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to ongoing process improvements in procurement, planning, and shared services operations, supporting scalability and service excellence.