Production Buyer

Full Job Description

About Xerotech:

Xerotech is a battery technology company that is solving one of the greatest challenges of our generation, industrial electrification. Our talented team is making an impact on a global scale, driven by a shared vision of a fully electric future. We thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, and innovative culture where no two days are the same. We take on big challenges and we appreciate every opportunity to learn along the way. When you join Xerotech, you join a team with a thirst for innovation and a hunger for the fun that comes from turning an industry on its head.

This is a once in a life-time opportunity for the person with the right skillset.

Production Buyer

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Production Buyer to manage the day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure a cost-effective & lean supply of goods for our next-generation battery systems.

In this role you’ll get to:

• Support the development of a procurement strategy and complete procurement objectives.
• Supply supplier forecasts
• Day-to-day management of PO creation & on time deliveries for production goods
• Negotiate cost per unit, MOQs, lead times and special case.
• Invoice query resolution
• Inventory management
• PPV, Annual materials budget, and finance reconciliation
• AVL review
• Participate in Supplier Segmentation activities.
• Distribute supplier RFQ’s.
• Initiate cost saving opportunities.
• Supplier performance metrics and monitoring.
• Participate in supplier QBR’s.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Supplier issue resolution.
• Maintaining master data in our financial and MRP system

To excel you will need:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, working in a complex manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes
• Excellent team worker with the ability to collaborate with multiple cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills coupled with effective communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple demands and prioritise tasks according to operational needs.
• Good IT skills with the ability to comfortably work with the MS Office suite as well as Materials Resources Planning software.
• Able to work with ambiguity.

What we believe

We believe in people first, always. At Xerotech we value all cultures and backgrounds and truly believe that diversity drives innovation. We are growing fast, that means you will grow fast too and one day you will be able to say you were there at the beginning!

Why work with us

Situated in the West of Ireland, Xerotech offers a place to work like no other, with a dynamic working culture that very few places can replicate or compete with. We are a fast-growing and innovative company that is competing on a global scale, and we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, allowing us to attract the best to be the best! Just some of the benefits Xerotech offer include:

• Private Healthcare cover from day one
• Additional private healthcare to cover partners & dependents 
• Company Pension
• 23 days annual leave per year
• Bike to Work scheme
• Active sports and social club with events each month
• Corporate gym rates & free fitness classes
• Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Top-notch tech equipment to work with
• Great atmosphere, team spirit and free office snacks
• Free parking & more

Commitment to Quality

Whether developing new products or writing copy, you will bring thoroughness, high standards, and the interminable curiosity to challenge the status quo, taking impactful risks along the way. Do you see an innovative way to do something? You will be empowered to do it.

Come and do your best work with us.