Manufacturing Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supply Continuity

Artemis Human Capital; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Artemis Human Capital is seeking a skilled Buyer for a manufacturing business in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. The role focuses on ensuring continuity of supply, effective procurement of materials, and maintaining stock levels to support production.

Candidate must have 2–3 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation and IT skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with production and Stores teams. CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a Buyer or Stores role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with good organisational abilities.
• Proficient IT skills, including spreadsheets and purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing to ensure continuity of supply and meet production demands.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, delivery timescales and terms with suppliers.
• Build supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Raise and manage purchase orders with accurate records and timely goods receipts.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and respond to changing requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, support stock takes and improve stock accuracy.
• Work with production and Stores teams to resolve shortages and expedite urgent orders.
• Support lean initiatives, stock control improvements and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure suppliers comply with quality, environmental, health and safety standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

IT skills

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Purchasing systems

Job description

Artemis Human Capital is seeking a skilled Buyer for a manufacturing business in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. The role focuses on ensuring continuity of supply, effective procurement of materials, and maintaining stock levels to support production.

Candidate must have 2–3 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation and IT skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with production and Stores teams. CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential.