Buyer/Planner

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Terex Corporation is looking for a Buyer to join its team in Campsie. The successful applicant will manage the scheduling and flow of materials from suppliers to ensure production demands are met. This permanent role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Free healthcare for you and dependents

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts on restaurants, gyms, and retailers

Access to global learning and development programs

Free car parking

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in Material Planning/Purchasing.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and forecasting.
• Experience with MRP systems like SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling production parts to meet daily demands.
• Managing supplier relationships and releasing orders.
• Analyzing stock holdings in relation to E&O reports.

Skills

Problem Solving

Strong Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Business Acumen

Education

HND Level in relevant discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Position Title : Buyer (permanent) 39.75 hours

Location : Campsie

Reporting to : Campsie Materials Manager

Here at Terex, we are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. It’s an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector – come join us!

We have an exciting roadmap ahead for new products, services, production capacity and business expansion. As a result of this continued success, we are expanding our teams in Campsie. We currently have opportunities for a Buyer / Planner, position is based on site in Campsie Mon-Fri with possibility of flexitime.

What’s in it for you

• Excellent total compensation package to include competitive salary, free health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free car-parking.
• Earn extra cash via our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.
• Perks @ work – offering you a wide range of discounts and offers on restaurants, cafes, hotels, gyms, retailers, day excursions, supporting our local businesses and communities.
• Access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for scheduling the flow of production parts from domestic and international suppliers to meet daily production demands. This will be achieved through the effective scheduling, ordering and expediting of parts to achieve an optimum level of inventory to efficiently support production.

The successful applicant will be able to:

Schedule flow of Production parts to meet daily Production demand. Interpret and implement Sales and Operational Plans Manage a portfolio of suppliers, developing and maintaining successful supplier relationships. Release of orders to the supplier network based on current demand. Provide supplier forecasts based on latest S&OP information. Push for improved Supplier performance and challenge to reduce supplier lead times. Provide analysis and suggest actions on current stock holding in relation to existing E&O reports. Work with suppliers to help them support our Production/Quality expectations with view to cost reduction opportunities. Manage supplier Engineering Change pricing, scheduling and implementation. Issue and Management of Tenders, Resourcing and Cost Saving Projects. Support Production and attend morning lineside meeting as part of Manufacturing Area Teams. Perform additional duties at the request of the Purchasing Manager

Essential Criteria

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Material Planning/Purchasing Demonstrate proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impact. Demonstrate experience of SAP, Oracle or other MRP systems Good problem-solving skills and self-motivated Strong Communication Skills both verbal and written. Good IT skills with demonstrable experience of MS Office especially MS Excel Intermediate Level

Desirable Criteria

Experience operating in an engineering environment. CIPS Qualified or equivalent may also be advantageous. Demonstrate examples of Cost Savings Projects and Tender experience Educated to HND Level in a relevant discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Highest level of integrity, respect, honesty and trust Excellent organisational and communication skills Good Business Acumen Self-motivated with high energy to drive for results. Must be able to work in a team environment and take a lead role on projects. Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines in Manufacturing Environment Negotiation skills Customer focus Dependable and committed. Drive for results. Excellent listening skills Business Acumen Dependable and committed.

All applicants must demonstrate through their application form how they meet the criteria for the position All applicants must demonstrate through their application form how they meet the criteria for the position applied for. We reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage, if required.

Terex reserve the right to enhance the criteria for shortlisting purposes if required.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

What’s Next

• Click on ‘Apply’ to complete the online application form.

Closing date for applications 6th July 2025

TEREX is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

At Terex,we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.