Senior Buyer (Data Centre) - Hybrid

My client is leading the way in Data Centre Development in Ireland and Europe and they are building in a sustainable way. Due to their continued growth, they want to hire a Senior Buyer who will be based in Dublin however it is a hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Responsible for procurement to pay process from Sourcing to invoice clearance
• Mentoring and potentially leading junior procurement personnel.
• Write Procurement Project Execution Plans
• Develop procurement strategy for core commodities.
• Conduct Site Visits to meet with project teams.
• Management of RFQ’s process
• Create Procurement Schedules with project teams and planning function.
• Purchase equipment, materials and/or services for assigned projects.
• Secure the quality and timely delivery of goods and/or services required for assigned projects.
• Negotiate vendor alliances, rebate agreements, master service agreements.
• Assist in the reallocation or disposal of excess materials.
• Assist in proposals support when required.
• Ensure that the Authority Matrix is followed stringently.
• Expected to work with only general supervision.
• Create internal reports.
• Conduct complex bid process and do commercial evaluations.
• Identify new supplier sources and recommend new sourcing strategies in assigned area.
• Co-ordinate the logistics of goods and/services required for assigned projects.
• Conduct external reporting (Outside of Procurement Department)
• Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager

Essential Criteria

• 5-7 years construction buying experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong relationships with Suppliers in this sector
• Ability to prioritize workload efficiently.
• Strong background in mechanical or electrical buying for this sector

If you are interested in applying for this role, click the link below or contact Mark Barrett on (01) 554 9296