Buyer (Sligo, Ireland)

Buyer (Sligo, Ireland)

Our client is willing to accept applicants willing to relocate from the UK.

Our client is a luxury beauty brand seeking an experienced buyer to join their team in Sligo, Ireland. 

They are seeking a full function buyer to join a growing and expanding business. Ideally this position will suit someone who knows and understand the full buying cycle within the beauty or cosmetics industry. This position is Office-based 4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, liaising and maintaining relationships with vendors internationally.
• Procuring the best price, quality, and lead time
• Analysis of historic sales patterns to assist forecast and determining appropriate order quantities (setting re-order and MRP parameters)
• Initiating timely purchase orders for stock room, production, primary and secondary packaging, and general & consumable items and reviewing order confirmations.
• Co-ordinate expediting activities to ensure on-time deliveries
• New product development & other projects: planning support and procurement
• Keeping abreast of industry products, components, and ingredients for developments and new options
• Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting & necessary administration

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Procurement and materials management
• 3rd level Supply Chain qualification advantageous

• Proven experience in a similar role desirable, 2 years+ in the manufacturing sector
• Preferable experience in the cosmetics industry or similar
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams) and Sage ERP
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
• High Level of attention to detail
• Detailed knowledge of purchasing methods and processes