11 Senior Buyer jobs in Ireland

Job Description Dunnes Stores is Ireland's leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We are Irish owned and operate over 130 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain, as well as a growing online store. We are expanding our services and product offering all the time to enhance the shopping experience for our customers. Here at Dunnes Stores, our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality own label products through our Dunnes Stores and Simply Better brands complimented by Ireland's favourite grocery brands at competitive prices always. We strive to deliver an unrivalled selection of highest quality innovative food in partnership with local Irish suppliers. As part of our store development plans we are introducing new categories across all areas of our business in both the food experience and non-food household and toiletries in response to market trends. This is an excellent opportunity to join our Grocery Buying teams and contribute to the growth of the business. As a Grocery Section Buyer for Dunnes: Key Responsibilities: Work with the Buying team to develop short and long term plans for your buying categories Assist in the planning and delivery of budgeted sales and margin for your buying categories Identify new market trends and co-ordinate action plans to capitalise on those trends Manage the range assortment to ensure Dunnes Stores product offering is market leading Ensure that both own label and branded goods are competitively priced at all times Manage and develop the private label offer at all levels. Develop strong business relationships with our existing supply base and source new suppliers. Plan and negotiate strong promotional activity for your categories to attract new customers & build categories. Collaborate with other business functions such as Logistics, Space Planning, Operations and Marketing to ensure your category plans are delivered to shelf efficiently. Requirements: 2 years+ Section Buying Experience. Third-level qualification - Food or a Business related qualification desired. Strong analytical & problem solving skills Ideally a passion for food and a keen eye for emerging trends Excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines. Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment. If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please apply now and see what difference you could make! Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer #headoffice

Senior Construction Buyer- Semiconductor This company manages complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations across multiple sectors and countries. As a senior buyer, you will: Manage the procurement of materials, goods, & services for assigned projects, ensuring cost, quality, & service. Drive added value through strategic sourcing, value engineering, innovation delivery & risk management. Deliver best in class performance through professional, competitive, & efficient buying processes, controls, & systems for the projects. Key Responsibilities of the Role: For a P2P process from Sourcing to invoice clearance. Conduct complex bid process for equipment, materials, services inc. commercial evaluations. Write Procurement Project Execution Plans & Schedules with project teams & planning functions Secure the quality & timely delivery of goods & services for assigned projects. Negotiate with vendors and Master service & rebate agreements Assist in the reallocation or disposal of excess materials. Ensure Authority Matrix is followed stringently. Create internal report & conduct external reporting for SMT Work with little supervision; mentoring & leading junior procurement. Identify new supplier sources & new sourcing strategies in assigned area. Co-ordinate the logistics of goods &/services required for assigned projects. Work with other buyers & Manager to eliminate waste processes. Assist in proposals support when required. Essential Criteria Must have construction buying experience in the Semiconductor industry. Experience in a similar role within an engineering or construction company. A third level qualification preferably in supply chain or other related discipline. Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal. Strong negotiation skills & min of 6 years' work experience in a similar role. Ability to prioritise workload efficiently. Previous ERP experience ie SAP and Ariba Extensive travel required (in Europe) so you must have a valid EU passport to travel at short notice to different countries Desirable Some tech knowledge of the Construction Industry would be an advantage. A third level qualification preferably in supply chain, engineering, or other related discipline. Results-driven with project management skills Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, & resilience - being able to adjust positively to situations that involve changing tasks &/or location, shifting priorities or ambiguity. Core Competencies Business Acumen Follow-up Information Monitoring Maintaining performance under pressure Strong Negotiation Organisational Awareness Planning & Organising Rewards: a competitive salary with full benefits are available and all expenses are covered for travel and accommodation when needed. Skills: negotiating buying purchasing construction

Purely Automotive are delighted to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Group Used Car Buyer to join our client based in Dublin, Ireland. This role requires a professional Used Car Buyer with experience to acquire premium used vehicles of suitable specification and quality at the lowest possible prices, managing the stock of vehicles in a way that ensures they are quickly passed on to recipient dealerships within the group.

Requirements

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step of your career with a business that is seriously progressive and continually expanding with new business developments. The company will provide you training and development, whilst offering you a flexible, supportive, and fun working environment in which you can thrive! 

All base locations in the UK will be considered for this opportunity, however given the nature of the role, significant travel should be expected including visits to our Head Office which is based in Dublin, Ireland.  

Key Responsibilities will include:  

Purchasing premium used vehicles through trade sources, private purchase, or other dealerships at the least possible costs to the business.

Assisting Sales Managers in ensuring that optimum used stocking levels are maintained to maximise used car sales opportunities.

Assisting the management teams at each site in maximising the sale and profitability of used vehicles.

Acquire used car stock and manage the auction process for used vehicles ensuring to achieve or exceed targeted profits or returns on investment.

Ensure that used cars are purchased at the correct market value reflecting their age and required preparation costs to comply with brand used car policy.

Ensure the highest standard of courtesy and integrity when interacting with customers and members of the public. Establishing strong relationships with customers built on trust, ensuring at all times simple and transparent interactions.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience of the retail motor industry, with the ability to accurately appraise vehicles.

A customer centric approach, always striving to deliver service above customer expectations.

A ‘can do’ attitude with a ‘winning’ mentality and the drive and determination to be the best.

Exceptional customer facing and interpersonal skills.

An excellent negotiator, confident with the ability to effectively communicate persuasively with others, passing on information accurately and promptly.

Strong negotiation skills, confident with the ability to effectively communicate persuasively with others, passing on information accurately and promptly.

A driving license free from excessive penalties. Benefits

 Our client provides a fantastic working environment including training and development programmes. An outstanding remuneration package and excellent benefits are included within this wonderful opportunity.

For further information or for a confidential discussion contact Purely Automotive Recruitment or simply apply online today!

Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd is a dedicated automotive industry talent sourcing service provider operating across the UK & Ireland.   

Senior Construction Buyer- Semiconductor sites in the EU This company manages complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations across multiple sectors and countries. As a senior buyer, you will: Manage the procurement of materials, goods, & services for assigned projects, ensuring cost, quality, & service. Drive added value through strategic sourcing, value engineering, innovation delivery & risk management. Deliver best in class performance through professional, competitive, & efficient buying processes, controls, & systems for the projects. Key Responsibilities of the Role: For a P2P process from Sourcing to invoice clearance. Conduct complex bid process for equipment, materials, services inc. commercial evaluations. Write Procurement Project Execution Plans & Schedules with project teams & planning functions Secure the quality & timely delivery of goods & services for assigned projects. Negotiate with vendors and Master service & rebate agreements Assist in the reallocation or disposal of excess materials. Ensure Authority Matrix is followed stringently. Create internal report & conduct external reporting for SMT Work with little supervision; mentoring & leading junior procurement. Identify new supplier sources & new sourcing strategies in assigned area. Co-ordinate the logistics of goods &/services required for assigned projects. Work with other buyers & Manager to eliminate waste processes. Assist in proposals support when required. Essential Criteria Must have construction buying experience in the Semiconductor industry. Experience in a similar role within an engineering or construction company. A third level qualification preferably in supply chain or other related discipline. Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal. Strong negotiation skills & min of 6 years' work experience in a similar role. Ability to prioritise workload efficiently. Previous ERP experience ie SAP and Ariba Extensive travel required (in Europe) so you must have a valid EU passport to travel at short notice to different countries Desirable Some tech knowledge of the Construction Industry would be an advantage. A third level qualification preferably in supply chain, engineering, or other related discipline. Results-driven with project management skills Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, & resilience - being able to adjust positively to situations that involve changing tasks &/or location, shifting priorities or ambiguity. Core Competencies Business Acumen Follow-up Information Monitoring Maintaining performance under pressure Strong Negotiation Organisational Awareness Planning & Organising Rewards: a competitive salary with full benefits are available and all expenses are covered for travel and accommodation when needed. Skills: negotiating buying purchasing construction

**About Abbott**
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
**Abbott in Ireland**
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
**Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny**
Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.
**This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:**
As a Procurement Specialist-Injection Molding Tooling, you will manage the procurement process for capital tooling for plastics and metal stamping including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and development of strategies to support cost reduction, quality improvements and risk mitigation.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Manage relationships with selected suppliers, acting as the primary interface between them and internal functions.
+ Oversee supplier pricing and cost structures to optimize capital budgets.
+ Lead cost reduction initiatives through competitive tendering, negotiation, and identification of opportunities with existing and potential suppliers.
+ Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and user departments to enhance the supply chain and reduce lead times and inventory liabilities.
+ Identify potential risks to supply continuity early and provide effective solutions to mitigate them.
+ Collaborate effectively as a team member, especially in Abbott GPS initiatives.
+ Ensure compliance with ADC quality systems, good manufacturing practices, corporate regulations, and EHS standards.
+ Maintain accurate training records to comply with ETMS/ISO training requirements.
+ Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and training requirements.
**Education and Experience:**
+ NFQ Level 8 qualification in Business, Supply Chain, or related Engineering/Science discipline.
+ A minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role.
+ Experience in plastic molding and/or tooling.
+ Substantial procurement experience, including cost reduction initiatives and change implementation.
+ Understanding of the injection mold tool build process and capital equipment purchasing.
+ Ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines while being flexible to adapt to changing priorities.
+ Knowledge of GMP regulations and standards.
+ Proficient in MS Office and capable of analyzing complex issues effectively.
+ Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of accuracy.
**What we Offer:**
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as
+ Family health insurance,
+ Excellent pension scheme
+ Life assurance
+ Career Development
+ Fantastic new facility
+ Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
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Public Sector Procurement Specialist - IT/ICT The Technology Procurement Manager will be a key member of the Procurement team. You will have experience in tendering in the public sector in line with EU directives specifically for technology projects & manage tendering & contracts for the whole company. You will have exp. in the various tendering procedures, such as Frameworks, Qualification systems, Dynamic Purchasing Systems, Competitive Dialogue & Negotiated procedures. Specific Responsibilities: Tendering of Technology projects in line with EU Directives & public procurement guidelines Achieve value for money through tendering Develop & Lead on Sustainability through tendering Investment appraisal - benefits realised Manage mini-tender competitions Must be able to justify decisions made &actions taken with any legal challenge Contract negotiation & Management of IT projects & with legacy IT systems Create & manage SOPs with end users to ensure compliance with contract terms Compliance reporting & KPI mgt. Compliance with Public Spending Code Lead on weekly/monthly meetings with their business partners Track actual spends & highlight variance in budget v actual spend Skills & Knowledge required for this role: A minimum level 6 qualification in Public Procurement with 3 years' experience in Public Procurement. Experience in tendering in the public sector in line with the EU directive, 2014/25/EU & specifically Technology projects. A commitment to deliver & empower others who will help with your tenders. Strong commercial focus. Excellent communication skills & an ability to liaise, influence, negotiate, challenge effectively & build relationships at various mgt. levels & with suppliers. Creative approach towards developing solutions to improve standards of service or reduce costs Excellent planning & organisational skills. Exp. in working with multi-disciplinary team members & stakeholders to facilitate high performance, developing, & achieving clear &realistic objectives Strong IT skills in the MS Office suite Competencies: Leading & managing change Establishing strong relationship & an ability to influence & deliver the best outcome Deciding & initiating action with a focus on value for money Customer service orientation Achievement through personal engagement Ability to meet deadlines, planning & implementation A competitive salary and benefits are available Skills: public sector procurement buying contracts negotiation purchasing technology IT

Public Sector Procurement Specialist/Manager - IT/ICT The Technology Procurement Manager will be a key member of the Procurement team. You will have experience in tendering in the public sector in line with EU directives specifically for technology projects & manage tendering & contracts for the whole company. You will have exp. in the various tendering procedures, such as Frameworks, Qualification systems, Dynamic Purchasing Systems, Competitive Dialogue & Negotiated procedures. Specific Responsibilities: Tendering of Technology projects in line with EU Directives & public procurement guidelines Achieve value for money through tendering Develop & Lead on Sustainability through tendering Investment appraisal - benefits realised Manage mini-tender competitions Must be able to justify decisions made &actions taken with any legal challenge Contract negotiation & Management of IT projects & with legacy IT systems Create & manage SOPs with end users to ensure compliance with contract terms Compliance reporting & KPI mgt. Compliance with Public Spending Code Lead on weekly/monthly meetings with their business partners Track actual spends & highlight variance in budget v actual spend Skills & Knowledge required for this role: A minimum level 6 qualification in Public Procurement with 3 years' experience in Public Procurement. Experience in tendering in the public sector in line with the EU directive, 2014/25/EU & specifically Technology projects. A commitment to deliver & empower others who will help with your tenders. Strong commercial focus. Excellent communication skills & an ability to liaise, influence, negotiate, challenge effectively & build relationships at various mgt. levels & with suppliers. Creative approach towards developing solutions to improve standards of service or reduce costs Excellent planning & organisational skills. Exp. in working with multi-disciplinary team members & stakeholders to facilitate high performance, developing, & achieving clear &realistic objectives Strong IT skills in the MS Office suite Competencies: Leading & managing change Establishing strong relationship & an ability to influence & deliver the best outcome Deciding & initiating action with a focus on value for money Customer service orientation Achievement through personal engagement Ability to meet deadlines, planning & implementation A competitive salary and benefits are available Skills: public sector procurement buying contracts negotiation purchasing technology IT

Procurement & Facilities Specialist Supply Chain & Procurement | Ireland | Permanent | € 5000 - € 65000 Role Overview This position supports the Property and Facilities Manager over multiple sites. There is a mix of administrative, operational and budgetary responsibilities , working with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities include: - ? Facilities Management Coordinate facilities projects and service tasks with third-party contractors Handle specifications, quotations, work validation, and invoice processing Maintain building works registers and incident response processes Update and manage FM manuals and provide weekly activity reports Support employee safety protocols and induction procedures Cover service attendant duties when needed Manage documentation: leases, licenses, asset registers, and project records Fleet Management Process requests for new/replacement vehicles and oversee maintenance Arrange tax discs, insurance, fuel cards, and toll tags Procurement Assist in developing scopes, business cases, and tender documents Liaise with procurement team for tender releases and evaluations Raise purchase requisitions and reconcile invoices Budget planning and financial management for FM works Document Control and General Support Duties Order supplies, coordinate IT needs, and manage pandemic-related materials Support event logistics including cleaning, security, and FM coordination Ensure compliance with Health and safety, data protection, and internal policies Stakeholder Relationships Internal: Collaborate across business units External: Liaise with suppliers, contractors, agencies, and local authorities Important Requirements Degree in Business, Project Management, Procurement or Facilities Management Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills Competent user of : MS Office tools, SharePoint Valid Irish driving license welcomed Highly desirable: Facilities Management for multiple sites - across a country or multiple countries - hard and soft services Strong Project Management experience in a FM setting: buying and fit out of buildings; office moves/lift replacements etc. Experience in Public Procurement - Experience with public procurement and the e-tenders platform Vendor Contract Management - measuring supplier performance KPIs and SLAs Managing the 3rd party Outsourced FM companies: providing electrical, mechanical, HVAC, office moves, cleaning, catering and waste management Budgetary Management - Opex and Capex management. Rewards: a competitive package and benefits; working in a super team, city centre location and hybrid working. Please apply to be considered for the role Skills: facilities management public sector procurement

**Job Description :**
**Job Title** : Global Procurement Category Specialist - Customer Marketing
**About us**
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.
Join us to create a career worth celebrating.
**About the Function**
Our Procurement team are innovators, always seeking new ways to help our business, people and much-loved brands thrive. We're dedicated to maximising the £12 billion+ we spend every year, building brands of premium quality, while creating sustainable value and growth. Together, we're shaping the services, partnerships and innovations that meet our future needs.
Our procurement team delivers outstanding end-to-end value across our supply chain and offers innovative supplier solutions. Together, we're driving our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' plan across suppliers and agency partners to create a more sustainable world. Wherever you choose to carve your career, we'll support and encourage you in our inclusive culture.
**About the Role**
Diageo's Procurement structure is a matrix model using both Global and In Market resources and this role is a part of the Global Category team. The Global Category Specialist, Customer Marketing is an agile role within the wider Global Customer Procurement team covering Point of Sale, Experiential, Value-Added Packaging, and strategic A&P investment in service of our Commercial (Sales) strategy and Customer. In addition, the role will have a discrete category focus on Shopper Marketing (create) working closely with our Global Development Procurement team, and provides the opportunity to get involved across various projects and programmes within the wider Global Marketing Procurement team.
This role will effectively business partner and collaborate across Procurement CoEs, Marketing, Commercial, and Finance stakeholder communities to lead the development of the combined Diageo, Procurement, Commercial, and Marketing integrated strategies to maximise high impact brand building investment, cost and cash delivery, and long term NSV growth.
This includes (but is not limited to):
+ Contribute towards Diageo's overall $625m cost savings Accelerate target delivering productivity savings targets and establishing a pipeline of value for future years across Customer A&P
+ Contribute towards Diageo's overall $3b free cash flow target identifying cash opportunities across Customer A&P and developing a robust cash delivery pipeline for future years.
+ Drive an optimised shape of Diageo's Customer A&P (55/35/10) to maximise growth and performance by reducing areas of inefficient and ineffective spend leveraging investment insights, data, and strategy specifically across the '35' and shopper '10'
+ Work alongside the Global Customer Marketing Procurement and Marketing Effectiveness teams to deliver a 'One Customer' effectiveness strategy - enhancing data and insights globally and across markets.
+ Enhance strategic partnership and business value between the Global Commercial and Procurement functions actively driving core workstreams
+ Collaborate and support in the delivery of Diageo's Society 2030 ambition
+ Apply strategic procurement excellence, through creation of or support in creation of category strategies built on Diageo's best methods, standards and tools, to deliver procurement value.
+ Lead or support Sourcing activities for specific categories of spend procured globally. Ensure agency commercial terms, capabilities, and contracts are aligned with Diageo's performance ambitions to maximise Diageo value.
+ Develop subject-matter expertise for specific spend categories, supporting collection and leverage of external market / industry expertise and clear direction for development and application of market data and insights into strategy development and sourcing.
+ Adhere to and always promote the highest standards of compliance. This includes risk management processes, contract management and cost modelling / benchmarking.
+ Work dynamically across categories and pro-actively look for opportunities where flexible resourcing could be set-up.
+ Active participation in a global community of procurement professionals in one or more spend categories, including joining and leading regular meetings, supporting alignment around strategy, supporting development of own and others' capabilities & expertise and sharing of best practices. The GCS is typically a leading voice in the global community.
+ Work with Finance, Data & Analytics to enhance spend analytics, A&P investment insights, and cross-category collaboration and value in line with our investment optimisation strategy - enhancing core systems such as Nucleus and adoption of DSC strategy.
**Experience, skills & capabilities required**
+ Significant experience in Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Marketing or other relevant role.
+ Member of CIPS or another professional procurement organisation preferred.
+ Skilled at building partnerships, both externally with our agencies and suppliers, and internally with our business partners / commercial / marketing team members.
+ Demonstrated performance in projects and in cross-market teams, experience developing and executing category and procurement strategies, managing and negotiating with suppliers
+ Strong analytical, financial, and commercial awareness including a strong understanding of business requirements / targets and financial goals & value drivers relevant to the categories in scope - and how to influence and deliver against them.
+ Track record of generating insights to influence decision-making; good commercial savvy
+ Technically literate with proven record of using systems successfully
+ Strong verbal, written and presentation; strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work and communicate effectively with collaborators across different markets and timezones.
+ Generate insights and have good commercial foresight to objectively challenge established practice to stimulate alternative thinking and influence decision-making through industry and external benchmarks
+ Proven track record of consistent performance and delivery.
**Working With Us**
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mentalities, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
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**Worker Type :**
Regular
**Primary Location:**
1HQ
**Additional Locations :**
3WTC, Edinburgh Park, Onyx, Glasgow, St James Gate
**Job Posting Start Date :**
2025-08-14
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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