Buyer / Sourcing Specialist - Galway

Role Overview

Take on a pivotal procurement role where your decisions have tangible impact rather than just administrative duties. This hands-on Buyer / Sourcing Specialist position will place you at the heart of sourcing, pricing, and ensuring timely delivery into advanced manufacturing sectors such as pharmaceutical, medical technology, semiconductor, and life sciences industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing requests from internal sales teams and customers independently.
• Quickly identify appropriate and diverse suppliers beyond standard lists.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions that drive significant benefits.
• Tackle complex technical sourcing issues where accuracy and speed are crucial.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to enhance service quality and cost efficiency.
• Recognize cost reduction opportunities and implement actionable solutions.
• Oversee tender processes and assist in selecting suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with sales, operational, and technical departments to maintain workflow momentum.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Authority to influence commercial procurement choices beyond purchase order processing.
• Exposure to high-value, technically sophisticated, and dynamic industries.
• Decisions made here have direct effects on customer satisfaction and performance.
• Autonomy to source, negotiate, and resolve problems with agility and business insight.
• Daily emphasis on speed, sound judgement, and commercial acumen.

Candidate Profile

• Proven background in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management, or purchasing roles.
• Experience dealing with technical or industrial goods like MRO, electrical components, or spare parts.
• Effective negotiation skills with confidence in challenging suppliers.
• Ability to think swiftly and perform accurately under pressure.
• Highly organized, proactive, and commercially minded individual.
• Familiarity with SAP and MS Office applications is beneficial.