Trainee Buyer

Sanderson Recruitment Ireland

Limerick

Trainee Buyer. This is a one in a million role for either an engineering or commercial graduate who wants to build a career in procurement and learn from the best in the business. You will learn best practice in procurement - all the negotiation and contract management skills; how to ask the right questions and be the key point of contact between procurement, engineering and Project teams. Use of standard tendering documentation including compliancy and evaluation templates. Undertake tasks to develop skills in purchasing goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets. Support purchasing team members and other relevant departments and communicate any problems which may impact on operational requirements. Develop negotiation skills to negotiate contract and terms of business with suppliers. Develop skills in making business savings using negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods. Raise and expedite purchase orders. Ensure any purchase order invoice queries are resolved quickly. Develop supplier relationships and maintain good communications. Conduct research and assist in the selection of new suppliers. Compile supplier analysis reports and data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation. Take a professional and consistent approach to all supplier relationships in line with purchasing processes and procedures. Provide analysis on costs, new and existing. Prepare reports as and when required. Maintain department records and undertake any general departmental administration. Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement. Sound engineering knowledge or technical aptitude to enable effective appreciation of the requirements and environment in which the solution will be required to operate. System orientated with comprehensive understanding of MS Office Suite and industry standard purchase order software platforms. Essential Skills. Degree in either an engineering or commercial subject. You will need to be able to demonstrate a wide variety of skills including a good business sense, a flair for communication and negotiation, creativity and innovation, coupled with a technical aptitude. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

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