Buyer

Tes-Group; Limavady; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friday 12pm early finish

Hybrid Working - Office based and WFH

Life Assurance Plan @ 3 times Gross

Workplace Pension @ 3% per Employer

Private Medical – Option to add Family

30 days Paid Holidays per year

Job summary

TES Power, based in Ballykelly, is seeking a Buyer to manage the procurement of materials, components and services to support day-to-day manufacturing. You will ensure the right products are available at the right time, price and quality, working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and suppliers.

The successful candidate will have purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Buyer/Purchasing within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to compare supplier options and identify best value.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to work confidently with purchasing data and reports.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase goods, materials, and services in line with business requirements, budgets, and agreed specifications.
• Raise, issue, and manage purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, comparing price, quality, lead time, availability, and service levels.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service agreements to secure best value for the business.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm orders, manage delivery schedules, and resolve issues relating to price, quality, shortages, or delays.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and expedite delayed or incomplete deliveries to minimise disruption to operations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, pricing information, and procurement documentation.
• Work closely with internal departments to understand requirements, forecast demand, and support effective stock availability.
• Assist with inventory and stock control by reviewing stock levels, replenishment needs, and slow-moving or obsolete items.
• Support supplier performance monitoring, including delivery reliability, quality performance, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, supplier consolidation, and improved purchasing efficiency.
• Ensure all purchasing activity complies with company policies, procurement procedures, approval processes, and budget controls.
• Support spend analysis, reporting, contract administration, and other procurement activities as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Excel

Organization

Communication

Supplier management

Education

5+ years Buyer experience in manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Buyer

Job Title:

Buyer

Location:

Ballykelly with Hybrid

Contract Type:

Full Time / Permanent

Working Hours:

40hrs / week

Salary:

Competitive, Negotiable depending on experience

Role Summary

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing materials, components and services to support day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring the right products are available at the right time, quality and cost. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and suppliers, the role will help maintain a reliable supply chain while identifying opportunities to improve costs, supplier performance and purchasing processes.

The successful candidate will have purchasing experience within a manufacturing or production environment, strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail. Experience of supplier negotiation, material planning, stock management and ERP purchasing systems is highly desirable

About the role

Main Responsibilities:

• · Source and purchase goods, materials, and services in line with business requirements, budgets, and agreed specifications.
• · Raise, issue, and manage purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• · Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, comparing price, quality, lead time, availability, and service levels.
• · Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service agreements to secure best value for the business.
• · Liaise with suppliers to confirm orders, manage delivery schedules, and resolve issues relating to price, quality, shortages, or delays.
• · Monitor outstanding purchase orders and expedite delayed or incomplete deliveries to minimise disruption to operations.
• · Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, pricing information, and procurement documentation.
• · Work closely with internal departments to understand requirements, forecast demand, and support effective stock availability.
• · Assist with inventory and stock control by reviewing stock levels, replenishment needs, and slow-moving or obsolete items.
• · Support supplier performance monitoring, including delivery reliability, quality performance, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• · Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, supplier consolidation, and improved purchasing efficiency.
• · Ensure all purchasing activity complies with company policies, procurement procedures, approval processes, and budget controls.
• · Support spend analysis, reporting, contract administration, and other procurement activities as required.
• · Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

The Person-Essential:

Minimum 5 years' experience in a Buyer / Purchasing role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to compare supplier options and identify best value.
• Good negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy when processing orders, reviewing pricing, and maintaining records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to work confidently with purchasing data and reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers, internal departments, and wider procurement teams.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively to supplier issues, delivery delays, and changing business priorities.
• Understanding of purchasing procedures, supplier management, stock control, and cost control principles.

The Person-Desirable:

• · Experience within data centre, electrical, electronics, mechanical, metal fabrication, construction or related manufacturing sectors.
• · Experience purchasing electrical, mechanical, fabricated or engineered components.
• · Knowledge of international sourcing and global supply chains.
• · Experience with supplier performance improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• · CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement qualification.

What We Offer

This is a rounded Hybrid working opportunity to join TES Power at a period of significant organisational growth supporting the continued growth within the business.

As a newly created position, the Buyer will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Company’s purchasing processes, systems and controls while working closely with colleagues across wider Operations.

Benefits

• · Friday 12pm early finish
• · Hybrid Working - Office based and Working from Home
• · Life Assurance Plan @ 3 times Gross Salary.
• · Workplace Pension @ 3% per Employer.
• · Private Medical – Option to add Family.
• · 30 days Paid Holidays per year.

About the company

TES are water and power technology engineering experts specialising in critical infrastructure. We provide specialist services to the water / power industries worldwide. We are an ambitious, innovative organisation within the sectors we operate; young, progressive, responsive, client-needs-driven and on the cutting-edge of technology. These core characteristics have resulted in highly efficient internal manufacturing capabilities and meaningful client partnerships, enabling us to provide custom designed, flexible solutions.