Procurement Specialist / Buyer

About the role

The Procurement Specialist – Buyer will manage all procurement activities for assigned suppliers, supporting the Naas site’s operational needs. You will work closely with site leadership to source equipment, parts, and services while ensuring cost‑effective and reliable supply.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to define sourcing strategies and business requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, lead times and terms.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new vendors while developing existing partnerships.
• Handle day‑to‑day procurement tasks: quoting, ordering, expediting and inventory risk monitoring.
• Resolve supplier, material and invoice issues in collaboration with internal teams and Finance.
• Maintain accurate supplier data and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and participate in regular vendor meetings.
• Run and analyse ERP reports, using data insights to improve decision‑making.
• Track key metrics such as delivery performance and quality, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Inventory Planning, Finance, IT and Engineering.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in supply chain, purchasing or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing and inventory control processes.
• Proven negotiation and sourcing abilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and within a team.

Required skills

• SAP
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Competitive salary (€37,000‑€45,000 per year).
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement that grows with service.
• Salary sacrifice cycle scheme.
• Employee counselling for physical and mental wellbeing.
• Company pension scheme with additional benefits.