Electrical Buyer

Permanent role Damastown, Co. Dublin Procurement supporting low-voltage switchgear manufacturing.

BMC Manufacturing is Ireland's leading manufacturer of low-voltage switchgear. We are continuing to grow and are seeking an Electrical Buyer to join our procurement team in Damastown, Co. Dublin.

This is a permanent opportunity for a commercially minded buyer who wants to take ownership of purchasing activity, work proactively with suppliers and internal teams, and help ensure that materials are available to support production schedules and customer commitments.

The Opportunity

Procurement plays a significant role in supporting BMC's growth by securing reliable supply, controlling cost, and improving supplier performance. As Electrical Buyer, you will source and purchase electrical components and materials for manufacturing and project requirements, while building strong relationships with suppliers across the Irish and international markets.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will work closely with Production, Stores, Engineering and Finance. The role offers broad exposure across the business and the opportunity to influence day-to-day purchasing decisions, improve processes and contribute to the continued development of the procurement function.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of purchasing activity for assigned categories, ensuring materials are sourced, ordered, tracked, and delivered in line with production and project requirements.
• Source, evaluate and develop new and existing suppliers, with a focus on quality, reliability, competitiveness, and long-term value.
• Obtain and negotiate quotations, pricing, lead times, and commercial terms, escalating risks early and recommending practical solutions.
• Place, monitor and expedite purchase orders through to delivery, maintaining clear visibility of open orders and expected arrival dates.
• Proactively identify shortages, delays, and supply-chain risks, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to minimise disruption to production.
• Work closely with Production, Stores and Engineering to understand upcoming demand, material priorities, and technical requirements.
• Review supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and service, supporting supplier reviews and corrective actions where required.
• Research the market for alternative products, suppliers and sources of supply to improve resilience, reduce cost, and support business growth.
• Work with Bills of Materials, engineering specifications, and production requirements to ensure purchasing decisions are accurate and commercially sound.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information within the ERP/MRP system, including pricing, lead times, supplier details, and order status.
• Support inventory optimisation by balancing stock availability, working capital and production continuity.
• Contribute ideas for improving procurement processes, ways of working and supplier management, taking a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Requirements

We Require

BMC are looking for an ambitious Electrical Buyer with 3-5 years' relevant experience, ideally gained within the Irish electrical, engineering, manufacturing or industrial sector. The successful candidate will be organised, commercially aware and comfortable taking responsibility for their own workload in a challenging environment.

• 3-5 years' purchasing, buying or procurement experience.
• Experience working with suppliers in the Irish market; international supplier experience would also be beneficial.
• A good understanding of electrical components, with experience in switchgear, electrical panel manufacturing, power distribution, electrical contracting, or a similar environment considered an advantage.
• Proven experience negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Strong supplier relationship-management skills and the confidence to follow up, challenge and resolve issues.
• Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and accuracy when working with purchasing data, BOMs and supplier information.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work cross-functionally with Production, Stores, Engineering and Finance.
• An initiative-taking, solutions-focused mindset, with the initiative to identify risks, take ownership of tasks and drive improvements.