Buyer

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Buyer for a growing engineering company in Dungannon. This role involves managing purchase orders and supplier communications, with potential for career advancement in a strategic procurement role. Ideal candidates will have experience in purchasing or supply chain environments and be confident in using Excel. This position offers a supportive team environment and the chance to grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing environments is essential.
• Ability to confidently use Excel for data management.
• Proactive mindset with a desire for professional growth.
• Team player who grows with the business.

Responsibilities

• Processing and managing purchase orders using in-house MRP systems.
• Supporting supplier communication and order tracking.
• Collaborating closely with the Purchasing Specialist.
• Ensure stock and materials are available to support production.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and records.
• Support continuous improvement within the procurement function.
• Grow into supplier management, cost control and strategic purchasing responsibilities.

Skills

Experience in Purchasing, Supply chain or Manufacturing environments

Confident working with Excel

Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn

Team-oriented attitude

Tools

Excel

Job description

Want to join a growing engineering business where purchasing can become a career, not just a job? I am working on behalf of an established and fast growing company based in Dungannon, who supply specialist equipment into the Manufacturing/Engineering sector all across the UK and Ireland.

I am looking for a Buyer to join their close knit procurement team. Supplying customers across sectors such as crushing & screening, trailer manufacturing and heavy engineering and many more… this is a fantastic opportunity to build long-term career progression in a stable, high-growth environment.

This role will initially focus on core purchasing coordination and supplier management, with no expectation to negotiate pricing or source new suppliers from day one.

As you develop, you\'ll gain increasing responsibility and the opportunity to grow into a more strategic procurement role.

What you\'ll be doing

• Processing and managing purchase orders using in-house MRP systems and Excel
• Supporting supplier communication and order tracking
• Working closely with the Purchasing Specialist on day-to-day activities
• Ensuring stock and materials are available to support production
• Maintaining accurate purchasing data and records
• Supporting continuous improvement within the procurement function
• As you grow in the role, you\'ll have the chance to expand into supplier management, cost control and strategic purchasing responsibilities.

Who you\'ll work with

• Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager
• Daily collaboration with the Purchasing team for hands-on support
• Part of a supportive, experienced and highly collaborative team

What we\'re looking for

• Experience in Purchasing, Supply chain or Manufacturing environments
• Confident working with Excel
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and progress
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team and growing with a business

More senior candidates are also welcome to apply as the role can evolve for the right person.

Full details will be discussed upon application.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Alan Montgomery, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 96 935492

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