Group Buyer

Inform3 Recruitment; Armagh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Co. Armagh is seeking a Group Buyer to enhance its supply chain operations. The role involves sourcing suppliers, managing orders, and improving supplier relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in a Global Supply Chain environment, especially in FMCG, along with outstanding negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience within a Global Supply Chain environment.
• Commercial experience dealing with suppliers.
• FMCG experience required.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing new suppliers and managing purchase orders.
• Collaborating with suppliers to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Managing the ERP system for purchase records.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Teamwork

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Title – Group Buyer

Job Location – Co. Armagh

Salary – £40K - £50K BOE

About the Company:

There is an excellent opportunity for a Group Buyer to join an expanding Manufacturing company based in Co. Armagh.

This a great opportunity to be a part of a highly dedicated team which you will assist in the day-to-day supply chain activities and ensure that those suppliers deliver on time and in full and work within a team environment.

If you are a talented individual that has excellent communication skills and wants to further enhance your career, then this is the role for you!

Duties Include:

• Report to the Senior Management of any relevant information that may be important.
• The sourcing of potential new suppliers.
• Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchase records.
• Determine stock requirements based on demand, from this place orders.
• Place orders with varied supply base in order to meet customer demand.
• Work with suppliers to resolve any issues and to build upon relationships to help improve performance.
• Keep customer service and sales fully informed on production information.
• Liaise with other functional departments within the company to resolve any queries and streamline processes.
• Developing and maintaining the ERP system to keep records of every buying product and updating the status of every requisition placed.
• Ensuring parts and materials order meet correct specifications.
• Plan, monitor and report on material levels to optimise production.
• Identify any areas for cost saving, targeted inventory reduction or improve efficiency.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 5+ years’ experience within a Global Supply Chain environment.
• Commercial experience with knowledge and understanding of dealing with suppliers.
• FMCG experience required.
• Understanding of using MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Have good organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Full Driver’s License.
• Flexible to travel to client sites when required.

For more information surrounding the role, feel free to contact Caolán McConville on 028 30 898 345.

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