Purchasing/Procurement Officer

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increase demand for storage and computing. Our portfolio spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software and solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centers worldwide. 

We are now looking for a Procurement Officer  to join our team in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland!

What kind of work will you be doing?  

The role ensures purchasing all Direct materials/services for Production and Indirect materials/services for entity and business needs defined by internal stakeholders.

• Maintain uninterrupted flow of materials/services to support the development schedules and business needs
• Ensure procurement through local and foreign sources in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures of the organization
• Selection of suppliers for issuing the inquiries and obtaining quotations
• Confirm lead times, delivery dates and costs
• Issue Purchase Orders
• Ensure Order Acknowledgements and keep delivery dates accurate
• Follow-up of open Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery from suppliers
• Obtain alternative solutions if lead times are not in order with requirements
• Coordinate with Warehouse in order to stock the goods properly
• Communicate shortages and provide visibility of potential interruptions to internal stakeholders
• Monitor supplier performance and capacities to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
• Ensure data accuracy in ERP system (prices, lead times, supplier details and terms…)
• Ensure PO matching and valid invoice from suppliers for finance department

What will make you successful?

• Master of Economics (mag.oec.)
• 1-5 years experience
• PC skills: Active user of Windows, MS Office incl. Excel, Word, PowerPoint
•  Practical skills: Good organization and communication skills
• Core competencies: Thorough, Meticulous, Persuasive, Able to deal with conflicts, Problem solving oriented, Detail oriented, Analytical, Operational, Communicative, Team player
• Active English

If YOU  are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment.