Buyer / Material Planner (Omagh / Hybrid)

VanRath; Omagh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer for a Global Manufacturing organization in Omagh. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, fantastic benefits, and opportunities for progression. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing, be familiar with SAP or Oracle, and possess strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, executing sales and operations plans, and implementing cost reduction projects.

Benefits

Negotiable Base Salary

Fantastic Benefits Package

Yearly Salary Reviews

Discretionary Bonuses

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Purchasing/Buyer or Material Planning role.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP, Oracle, or other MRP systems.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production parts to meet daily demand.
• Execute Sales & Operations Plans (S&OP).
• Manage and develop supplier relationships.
• Release orders based on current demand.
• Lead tenders, sourcing, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Implement cost reduction projects.
• Provide monthly supplier forecasts from S&OP data.
• Improve forecasting for long lead, optional, and Kanban items.
• Deliver timely reports highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Drive supplier performance and challenge lead times.
• Analyze stock vs. E&O reports and recommend actions.
• Support supplier alignment with production, quality, and cost goals.
• Manage supplier pricing, scheduling, and implementation of engineering changes.
• Ensure accurate supplier pricing records.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Experience with SAP or Oracle

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Job description

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Buyer for a leading Global Manufacturing organisation.

This proves to be a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to progress their career and widen their knowledge in a Global organisation that places immense value on their staff.

This role will be Hybrid working - Office is based in Omagh (Initial settling period in office) - after settled - 2 days at home and 3 in office

Salary:

Negotiable Base Salary + Fantastic Benefits Package - Yearly Salary Reviews - Discretionary Bonuses & Progression Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Schedule production parts to meet daily demand.
• Execute Sales & Operations Plans (S&OP).
• Manage and develop supplier relationships.
• Release orders based on current demand.
• Lead tenders, sourcing, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Implement cost reduction projects.
• Provide monthly supplier forecasts from S&OP data.
• Improve forecasting for long lead, optional, and Kanban items.
• Deliver timely reports highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Drive supplier performance and challenge lead times.
• Analyze stock vs. E&O reports and recommend actions.
• Support supplier alignment with production, quality, and cost goals.
• Manage supplier pricing, scheduling, and implementation of engineering changes.
• Ensure accurate supplier pricing records.

The Ideal Person:

• Experience of a Purchasing/Buyer role or Material Planning role
• Demonstrate experience of SAP, Oracle or other MRP systems
• Good mathematical & analytical skills

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.