Buyer

Role overview

A well-established global provider of supply chain services for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries is hiring a Buyer for its Westport, County Mayo operation. This is a permanent, full-time position on a day shift, with stable employment, a competitive salary, and the chance to work in a busy, high-energy environment. The role supports major pharma and medical device clients and offers valuable experience along with clear room for career development.

The employer has a long-standing track record of growth in the market and continues to expand, making this an attractive opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in procurement and supply chain operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare customer price quotations on request, with a focus on delivering the best possible value and keeping quotation records for audit and policy compliance.
• Work closely with external suppliers, engineering, pharmaceutical and biomedical customers, and subcontractors to maintain effective working relationships across operational activities.
• Create purchase orders for both new and existing products.
• Use the company ERP system to process sales orders and manage company-owned stock.
• Handle customer-owned inventory, including issuing, receiving, and updating stock through customer ERP systems.
• Coordinate with other internal teams so that store-related processes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Manage supplier returns when required.
• Keep stock control documentation accurate and up to date.
• Follow all company health and safety requirements and ensure compliance in daily work.

Required experience and skills

• Background in procurement and negotiation, ideally gained in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Practical experience using ERP platforms such as SAP.
• Strong computer literacy, especially with Excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Dependable, hard-working, and able to work consistently to standard.

Additional information

This is a full-time, permanent role based onsite in Westport, Co. Mayo. The position is offered on a day-shift basis. The employer emphasises job security, competitive pay, a fast-paced workplace, and the opportunity to gain experience that can support long-term progression.

Contact

For more information, interested candidates can contact Rachael Pando at FRS Recruitment.