Senior Buyer, Dublin, Ireland
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.
We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.
At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities of the role:
Deliver best in class performance through professional, competitive and efficient buying processes, controls and systems for their project(s). Potentially leading and mentoring junior procurement personnel
- Purchase and hire equipment, materials and/or services for assigned projects.
- Responsible for procurement to pay process from sourcing to assisting with invoice clearance
- Supplier sourcing and negotiations
- Secure the quality and timely delivery of goods and/or services required for assigned projects.
- Conducting bid analysis and processing of purchase orders
- Create and Maintain Procurement Schedules with project teams and planning function.
- Liaison with suppliers and accounts payable team regarding invoice queries
- Expected to work with only general supervision
- Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as sites and suppliers
- Negotiate vendor alliances and rebate agreements.
- Assist in the reallocation or disposal of excess materials.
- Ensure that the Authority Matrix is followed stringently.
- Conduct site visits to meet with project teams. Some European travel required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager
Essential Criteria
- Experience in a similar role within an engineering or construction company.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Work well as part of a team towards a common goal.
- Negotiating experience
Desirable Criteria
- A third level qualification preferably in supply chain or other related discipline.
- Previous SAP experience.
- Knowledge of Tool and plant for construction an advantage.
Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.
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