Senior Buyer

Who we are

Silent Aire, a leader in mission critical cooling solutions for hyperscale data centers, is redefining the future of HVAC technology. With a strong focus on sustainability, precision engineering, and cutting edge design, we deliver solutions that keep the world's most advanced digital infrastructure running smoothly. We are currently looking for a Senior Buyer to join our team in Dublin 12.

What you will do

As a Senior Buyer you will support procurement and purchasing activities within a fast paced manufacturing environment. You will focus on hands on buying, supplier management, and project support, ensuring materials and services are procured in line with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Project teams, contributing commercial expertise and supporting business objectives through effective sourcing and supplier coordination. This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct people management responsibility.

How you will do it Purchasing & Supply Chain Execution

• Manage end to end purchasing activities for assigned categories or projects
• Raise, manage, and follow through purchase orders to ensure on time delivery
• Monitor supplier lead times, capacity, and delivery performance
• Support production and project schedules through effective material planning

Supplier & Commercial Management

• Manage relationships with key suppliers in manufacturing or electrical supply chains
• Support commercial negotiations on pricing, lead times, and terms within agreed limits
• Address supply issues proactively and support resolution of quality or delivery concerns
• Maintain accurate vendor and pricing data within ERP systems

Cost & Risk Control

• Support cost control initiatives and identify value for money opportunities
• Highlight supply risks such as long lead items, shortages, or single source dependencies
• Ensure purchasing decisions balance cost, quality, and delivery priorities

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Project teams to align requirements
• Support new product introductions and project based purchasing activities
• Ensure all purchasing activity complies with procurement policies and procedures

What we look for Essential

• 5-6 years' experience in a purchasing or buyer role
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring a small team in a purchasing or supply chain function
• Strong commercial awareness and supplier negotiation capability
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a deadline driven setting
• Commercially astute and delivery focused
• Strong organisational and follow through skills
• Effective cross functional communicator in technical environments
• Practical problem solver with a proactive mindset
• Comfortable operating in fast paced, project driven settings

Preferred

• Qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related discipline
• Experience in the electrical, mechanical, or industrial manufacturing sector
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP or similar)