Buyer- Shannon

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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
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; all customer 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 Buyer role 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 customers and suppliers.
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 in a 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 **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..

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