Buyer

The LYCRA Company; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile manufacturing firm in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a Buyer to join its Procurement Team. The Buyer will handle Purchase to Pay transactions, manage supplier agreements, and support production efficiency by ensuring a reliable supply chain. Candidates should have a relevant degree or experience and be proficient in SAP and MS Office tools. This position offers competitive benefits including medical care and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Medical Aid / Health Care

Pension Fund

Group Life Assurance

Parking

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Procurement or a minimum of 3 years experience in a Buyer role.
• Proficient in computer applications including, MS Office and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously on multiple items at once with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute Purchase to Pay transactions in SAP for raw materials and services.
• Manage and negotiate purchase agreements while assessing risk.
• Support MRP-Controllers for ensuring a reliable supply chain.
• Resolve invoice payment issues with vendors and Accounts Payable.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical Skills

Organisational Skills

Strong Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

MS Office

Job description

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The LYCRA Company has built a leading position in the Apparel industry over the years via a continuous stream of value‑adding fiber, fabric, or garment innovations enabled and supported by a network of strategic partners across the entire value chain. This contributed to making the LYCRA brand a unique asset that still powers today one of the most iconic and valuable corporate franchises in the Apparel industry. It is all reflected in our corporate vision: enhancing life through innovative garment solutions.

We are seeking a Buyer to join and strengthen our European Procurement Team to support our manufacturing‑ and Satellite Offices, working from our site in Maydown.

Reporting to our Procurement Manager, the successful candidate will have the following:

Responsibilities

• Reliably execute assigned Purchase to Pay transactions in SAP for raw materials, packaging, indirect materials and services as required by our manufacturing facilities Maydown and Kerkrade, Satellite Offices and business stakeholders.
• Review daily MRP stock replenishment for Central Stores and involve Operations as required.
• Support MRP‑Controllers for direct materials ensuring a reliable supply chain.
• Expedite overdue purchase orders with vendors and liaise with requisitioners.
• Resolve invoice payment issues with Accounts Payable, vendors and within our organisation.
• Create and expedite change requests for Vendor Master Data in our Global Data Repository.
• Renew periodic outline agreements and annual purchase order in SAP.
• Drive Purchase to Pay transactional efficiency through automation, Ariba utilization and process enhancement.
• Utilize SAP Ariba functionally, including Sourcing, Catalogues and Contract management.
• Manage and negotiate purchase agreements while using our companys contract templates to assess risk and provide the best path to support the business.
• Manage supplier relationships including overseeing and rating quality performance based on KPIs.
• Utilize reporting tools to analyse data for savings and drive improvement opportunities.
• Ensure purchasing practices are fully aligned with our companys polices, internal financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Creating, executing, and tracking projects to support the team and business in its goals for generating savings and working capital improvements.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Procurement or related fields OR a minimum of 3 years experience in a Buyer role.
• Proficient in computer applications including, MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously on multiple items at once with minimal supervision to meet required deadlines.
• Legal right to work in the UK, without the requirement for The LYCRA Company to act as a Visa Sponsor.
• Team oriented and comfortable working / interacting with different departments at all different levels.

Desirable

• Proficiency in SAP, experience with SAP Purchase to Pay (or similar ERP‑system) and SAP Ariba functionality. Previous Procurement/Sourcing/Supply Chain experience (3+ years).
• Experience working in an international chemical manufacturing organisation or related industry.
• Technical education and/or experience enabling enhanced communications internally and externally.
• Knowledge of BI and/or Power‑BI.

Skills

Microsoft Office, Analytical Skills, Organisational Skills, Strong Communication

Benefits

• Medical Aid / Health Care
• Pension Fund
• Group Life Assurance
• Parking
• Performance Bonus

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Textile Manufacturing

Closing date for completed application forms for this role is the 25th November 2025.

Please note: The onboarding process will include a pre‑placement medical and background reference check.