Buyer/Sourcing Specialist

Location: Galway, County Galway
Job Type: Full-time

About the Company

Our client is a single source supplier and solutions provider to customers operating in critically clean and controlled environments. Established in 1996, the company supports some of the world’s largest multinational manufacturers across the microelectronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life science, and medical device industries.

Job Summary

The Buyer/Sourcing Specialist will manage new product requests, ad hoc sourcing requirements, and cost saving project initiatives across a range of commodities. Working with new and existing suppliers, they will identify purchasing sources for products to achieve functional improvements, cost savings, and improved lead-times.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing of products and suppliers to support open enquiries.

• Support sales staff with technical queries on products and identify solutions for customers.

• Ensure timely turnaround on all customer enquiries to enable the best customer service experience.

• Negotiate pricing, deals, contracts and delivery schedules with suppliers.

• Identify, evaluate, and capitalize on opportunities to reduce sourcing costs, build on current product offering, and create additional value for the customer base.

• Conduct regular market and spend analysis to drive cost savings and supplier improvements.

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality and cost-effective solutions.

• Partner with key internal stakeholders to develop business and maximize opportunities.

• Manage tender enquiries and negotiation of contracts.

• Work as part of a dynamic and experienced team to help achieve company goals.
• Develop a strong understanding of the product offering, supplier base, competitive landscape, and customer applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or relevant field preferred.

• A background in supply chain or sourcing preferred.

• Experience in supplier evaluation, negotiation and selection.

• Proven ability to identify solutions and problem solve.

• Must be comfortable and capable working on-site in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational and administration skills.

• Ability to absorb technical information about products.

• Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills.

• Good computer skills (MS Office), SAP ERP experience highly desirable.

• Flexible and proactive attitude with an ability to think strategically.

• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.

• Ability to work to agreed time scales and deadlines.

• Experience dealing with products such as industrial supplies, MRO parts, critical spares and electrical components is a strong advantage.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.