Department Overview 

Within the Supply Chain Department, we ensure supply of Waters’ specialty measurement instruments and related consumables products to our customers worldwide. Specifically, our team are responsible for: production planning, supplier management & procurement, new product introduction, inventory control and logistics & trade compliance. We are committed to the development of leadership, managerial & technical bench strength vital for sustained growth in an inclusive environment. 

Job Overview 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer - Global Operations! You will collaborate with a complementary team who are accountable for both strategic and tactical supply chain activities. This role focuses on supporting management reports & solutions for supply chain operations metrics and business performance. The role also provides hands on tactical support for Direct Procurement. The position would suit a hardworking team worker who is seeking an exciting career in a dynamic Supply Chain environment 

This role will follow a hybrid work arrangement, requiring on-site attendance at Wexford three days a week.

Role / Responsibilities  

Purchasing

• Support the supply chain team with all purchasing related activity
• Issue Purchase Orders in line with MRP and project timelines
• Ensure purchase order pricing is accurate and per PIR.
• Purchase order line exception management
• Monitor vendor on time delivery in line with agreed delivery dates
• Identify supply constraints and escalate accordingly
• Management of all day to day aspects of Vendor relationship
• New vendor set up for new and transitioning products 

Other

• Materials representative on assigned projects within Waters Technologies Ireland Ltd.
• Prepare & present reports as advised or requested on as needed basis
• Maintain KPI as advised by Manager
• Adherence to all applicable regulatory compliance, SarbOx & corporate governance requirements

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Business or equivalent primary degree, IIPM Certification and/or ASCM Certified 
• Previous supply chain experience is required 

• Experience of implementation and maintenance of outstanding standards in Supply Chain processes  
• Knowledge of SAP or equivalent MRP system 
• Experience of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485  

What you will receive in return: 

Working 39 hrs per week, with fortnightly pay. 22 Days holidays, plus bank holidays and an additional day per every 5 years service.  

Company Health Insurance Plan is available, along with death in service and pension plan. 

We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to work flexibly. 

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.   

Waters Wexford:

People create the Waters difference. By engaging with our talented and diverse workforce we continuously evolve, develop and enhance our state-of-the-art manufacturing and development facilities at Wexford. Deliver benefit at the world’s leading speciality measurement company where our advanced technologies include chromatography columns, solid-phase extraction devices, mass spectrometry instruments, software and reagent kits. The Wexford operation is a strategically important component of Waters Corporation’s global manufacturing footprint.