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Job Title:

Buyer

Reporting To:

Leader, Purchasing Team

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Carrigaline, IE

Summary

The role reports to the Purchasing Team Leader and will have responsibility for ensuring that purchased materials are available for production on schedule and at the best price to meet customer requirements, from entry and maintenance of Purchase orders in the ERP system to management of the supply base.

The role will require daily interface with the supplier base, Moog internal operations, engineering and Program Management functions to ensure attainment of schedule and fulfilment of customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing goods and services at the best Cost/Quality/Lead Time.
• Coordinate Purchase Requisitions, Raise Purchase Orders and monitor supplier delivery dates. Communicate any risks/issues to senior colleagues and work to resolve.
• Expedite urgent and outstanding orders to support Production and ensure Delivery target of >98% is achieved.
• Develop effective relations with suppliers, partners and stakeholders.
• Supporting new part introduction with the accurate and timely set up of purchasing related data
• All admin duties arising from the above including; accurate maintenance of computer files, filing of quotes and purchase order duplicates, up to date records of NDA/SDR and Vendor Assessments
• Provide weekly task reports
• Assist in developing suitable supplier relationships and reducing inventory
• Management of supplier performance including vendor reviews, to include on time performance, quality issues, communication effectiveness, cost reduction and process improvement.
• Identify and deliver cost saving projects across direct and indirect spend
• Support cost estimate and quotation process on potential business and new products
• Support new development projects and ongoing business growth.

Other duties as required, including:

• Comply fully with internal and external Audits
• Ensure compliance with company Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Code of Ethics, Trade Compliance, Trade Secrets, Moog Values and adherence to relevant laws and regulations
• Leading and participating in improvements in Quality, Delivery, Service and Cost

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing electronics within an MRP system
• Experience purchasing within a manufacturing and/or design environment, at a minimum running under ISO9001 or EN/AS9100 certification.
• Positive, flexible approach, able to prioritise workload and see tasks through to completion.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with proven ability to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication with team members, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Able to work well in a team environment and on your own initiative within a team setting.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and evidence of contributing to Continuous Improvement
• A Technical or engineering qualification in a complimentary discipline would be an advantage

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