Buyer

McElroy Resourcing; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Craigavon is seeking an experienced Buyer. You will negotiate with suppliers, schedule deliveries, and ensure parts for production are available. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in purchasing and strong negotiation skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Health care package

Early finish on Friday

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a purchasing/procurement role.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team.
• Experience with a MRP system is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices and lead times for components.
• Schedule deliveries to ensure availability of products.
• Ensure purchased goods meet required specifications.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.
• Track goods sent out for rework.
• Manage call off orders for long lead time items.
• Perform other relevant duties.

Skills

Buying

Supply Chain

Stock Control

Inventory Control

Negotiating

Job description

Overview

Buyer

Our client, a leading manufacturing business in the local area, is looking to recruit a Buyer to join their team. The successful candidate will join a growing and successful business and be responsible for ensuring parts, materials and components required for production are readily available.

About the Company

• A leading manufacturer of a premium product
• Continually investing in their facilities and employee development
• Offer long service awards to their employees

The Role

• Negotiate prices and lead times for parts, materials and components
• Scheduling deliveries ensuring products required for production are available
• Ensure all purchased goods meet required specifications
• Develop, improve and build strong supplier relationships
• Monitor supplier performance and address any reoccurring issues
• Track progress and manage goods sent out for rework
• Managing call off orders for long lead time items
• Other relevant duties

Essential Criteria

• A minimum (2) years + experience in a purchasing / procurement role
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Previous experience in working with a MRP system
• Willingness to learn and develop skills

What you will receive

• Full-time permanent employment
• Competitive salary
• Additional holiday entitlement
• Enrolment onto company pension scheme
• Health care package
• Early finish on a Friday

What you need to do now

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Skills:

• Buying
• Supply Chain
• Stock Control
• Inventory Control
• Negotiating