JOB TITLE: Materials Buyer Planner
SUBSIDIARY: DeRoyal Europe Ltd
REPORTS TO: Purchasing/Scheduling Manager
LOCATION: European Headquarters, Kells, Co. Meath
DeRoyal Europe Ltd. is a division of DeRoyal Inc., a large privately held US leader in the provision of Quality Healthcare Products & Innovative Programmes worldwide. The European Headquarters, based in Kells, Co. Meath since 1992, manufactures and distributes a wide range of medical devices and orthopaedic supports, which are sold in over 40 countries. Position Summary:
Based in the European Headquarters in Kells, Co Meath you will report to the Purchasing/Scheduling Manager. You will be responsible for scheduling the production of products to meet customer’s requirements and purchasing product in a timely and cost effective manner to meet Production schedules. PRoactively seek to drive out cost through negotitation with vendors on pricing.
1. Principle Responsibilities:
1.1 Agressivley negotiate pricing to provide competitively priced products as per customer specifications.
1.2 Purchase and expedite production inventory to meet production requirements.
1.3 Work with the other buyer/planners in the team to ensure the availability of product to meet production schedules
1.4 Generate production schedules to meet forecasted demands and sales orders.
2 Education / Experience
2.1 Degree or Equivalent Qualification
2.2 Relevant experience in similar role and industry
2.3 Fluent English and preferably German (but not essential)
3 Personal Characteristics
3.1 Self starter with high degree of initiative.
3.2 Must have a flexible approach to work and be capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
3.3 Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
3.4 Ability to work with and empathise with colleagues and customers from varied cultures and backgrounds.
3.5 Minimum 4 years experience in a demanding purchasing / scheduling role within a fast paced manufacturing environment prefereable.
3.6 Be an expert on negotiation with a demonstrable track record of successfully developing and managing internal and external relationships.
- Association of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
