Buyer (Manufacturing / Engineering)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression

Training

Overtime

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited are recruiting a Buyer (Manufacturing/Engineering) in Dungannon to own end-to-end purchasing, source materials, negotiate with suppliers and maintain BOMs, ensuring materials are available for production.

You will collaborate with production, stores, quality and management, enjoy a stable full-time role with training, progression and overtime to boost earnings, and work Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-2pm.

Qualifications

• Background as Buyer or similar in manufacturing or engineering.
• Commutable to Dungannon.
• Experience with procurement and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials and services to support production.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery schedules for best value.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and purchasing records.
• Manage purchase orders, goods receipts and related processes.
• Collaborate with production, stores and quality teams to ensure material availability.
• Support procurement strategy and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Buyer background

Manufacturing/Engineering experience

Job description

Buyer (Manufacturing/Engineering)

£31,200 - £39,520 + Progression + Training + Overtime

Dungannon

Are you a Buyer or similar with a background in engineering or manufacturing or similar, looking to join a growing manufacturing business who are offering a full-time permanent role with training, progression and overtime to boost earnings?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing company where you will take ownership of procurement activities, supplier relationships, stock control initiatives, and continuous improvement projects. You will work closely with production, stores, quality and management teams to ensure materials are available when needed, while supporting the company's ongoing growth plans.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process, negotiating with suppliers, maintaining accurate Bills of Materials, monitoring stock levels, and implementing lean purchasing and inventory management initiatives. You will also contribute to procurement strategy development and support continuous improvement projects across the business.

This role would suit someone with a background as a Buyer or similar within a manufacturing or engineering environment, or someone looking for a full-time permanent role with a well-established company offering training, progression, and overtime to boost earnings.

The Role:

• Source and procure materials, components and services to ensure continuity of production
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery schedules to achieve best value
• Build and develop strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and purchasing records
• Manage purchase orders, goods receipts and invoice-related processes
• Monday to Thursday (8 am-5 pm) Fri (8 am-2 pm)

The Person:

• Background as Buyer or similar
• Background within manufacturing, engineering or similar
• Commutable to Dungannon

Reference Number: BBBH26993A

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.