Operations Buyer - Fixed Term Contract

Johnson Controls

Cork

Job Purpose: Generate orders in accordance with customer requirements ensuring the highest levels of service and support are given to the business, while maintaining compliance to the company policies. Knowledge: To have a basic understanding of standard procurement systems and process; Past experience within the Fire and Security products and supplier market knowledge desirable.¿ Problem Solving: Sound business acumen and agility in working within a cross-functional environment. Proactively (and reactively) address supplier quality, service, delivery and other critical supply issues. Supervision Received: ¿ 75% Customer Focus: ¿Acts with customers in mind; promotes customer focused business practices; takes time to establish personal contact with key internal customers at appropriate levels. Constantly looking for continuous improvement opportunities. Interpersonal Skills: Good communication skills - verbal-nonverbal, conflict management, basic negotiation skills, , customer focus, and continuous improvement focus. Preferred Education: A-levels or equivalent; Minimum Preference Experience: ¿Minimum experience: 1 years functional. Travel Requirements: Some occasional travel (infrequent) may be required. Essential Job Responsibilities. Generate orders in accordance with customer requirements. Source & generate orders ensuring lowest cost is negotiated.¿ Continually seek and identify areas for improvement in line with Global Strategic direction.¿ Provide information and statistics with regard to purchasing activities.¿ Manage all supplier non-conformances & obtain preventative actions.¿ To continually seek and identify areas for improvement, with a view to improving service levels of supply base.¿ Establish and maintain effective relationships with the company's suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest standard of professionalism. #external. Additional Qualification. Working knowledge of Procurement systems and processes: A-Levels or equivalent; Procurement¿ line management experience¿ Negotiation and analytical skills: Basic. People development capability¿ This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

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