Buyer

Thompson Aero Seating Ltd; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace company in Craigavon is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their Procurement team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supplier relationship management, coupled with strong interpersonal and customer-focused skills. This role offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including an annual bonus and various employee wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

33 days annual leave

Flexi time working

Health cash plan

Employee referral bonus

Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing supplier relationships.
• Previous experience in a busy Buyer role or equivalent.
• Educated to GCSE Level, Grades A*-C, or equivalent (including Maths and English).

Responsibilities

• Build and develop strong collaborative relationships with suppliers.
• Implement proactive communication with internal stakeholders.
• Organise and schedule parts from a global supply chain.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Results orientation

Adaptability

Education

GCSE Level, Grades A*-C, or equivalent

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

As we continue our journey to become world class we are looking to add additional experienced procurement professionals into our Supply Chain function at Thompson Aero Seating.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop strong long-lasting collaborative relationships with the suppliers.
• Implement proactive approach and effective communication with the key internal stakeholders.
• Organise and schedule parts and materials from a global supply chain to ensure all customer demand is satisfied in accordance with the required business delivery plan.
• Communicate planning schedules through effective and efficient order book management with assigned suppliers in line with agreed procedures.
• Expedite purchased parts as and when required to support production requirements.
• Liaise with Quality department to ensure supplier rejections are promptly dealt with.
• Manage goods sent out for rework through agreed company process.
• Maintain daily and weekly key performance indicators against assigned suppliers and MRP system.
• Monitor performance of the suppliers and escalate promptly and accordingly any non-conformances to the material planning team lead.
• Liaise with Category managers to ensure suppliers cancellations are actioned and closed accordingly and performance communicated.
• Hold regular review meetings with suppliers within own area of responsibility to ensure alignment.
• Carry out any other tasks necessary for the smooth running of the operational purchasing department.
• Support the team by stepping in when required to address ad hoc or higher demand in other categories/arrears.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures.

Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi time working (07:00-08:00 to 16:00-17:00 to support Operations)
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business Membership
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Local charity / sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience in a busy Buyer role (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of MRP systems
• Proven track record of managing supplier relationships
• Educated to GCSE Level, Grades A*-C, or equivalent (including Maths & English)
• Interpersonal skills
• Resilience
• Customer focused (internal and external)
• Results orientated and self-driven
• Adaptable to change.

Desirable

• 3+ years\' experience of Buyer role in an Engineering or Aerospace company
• HND/ILM
• Third level qualification in a supply chain related discipline

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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