Manufacturing Purchaser: Cost-Saving & Supplier Expert

Haughey Recruitment; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Haughey Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded Purchaser in Dungannon to join a busy manufacturing client. You will source and purchase goods, raw materials and services to ensure on-time, in-full delivery while maintaining best value and cost effectiveness.

Work closely with suppliers, Stores and internal departments to maintain optimum stock levels, identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure a smooth purchasing process. 1–2 years' purchasing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' purchasing experience, including supplier negotiation and commercial understanding.
• Proven ability to identify cost savings and add value.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using an MRP/ERP system.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Previous purchasing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, components and services in line with cost, quality and delivery requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Ensure continuity of supply and proactively address potential shortages or delays.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance, costs, stock levels and shortages.
• Investigate and resolve purchasing, stock and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials and support kitting schedules.
• Work closely with Stores and internal teams to ensure materials are available on a JIT basis.
• Support stock reviews and purchasing processes.
• Produce purchasing and supplier performance reports.
• Develop strong product and supplier knowledge.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier negotiation

Commercial understanding

Cost savings

Communication

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

MRP/ERP system

GCSE English & Maths

Engineering/manufacturing experience

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

MRP/ERP system

Job description

Haughey Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded Purchaser in Dungannon to join a busy manufacturing client. You will source and purchase goods, raw materials and services to ensure on-time, in-full delivery while maintaining best value and cost effectiveness.

Work closely with suppliers, Stores and internal departments to maintain optimum stock levels, identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure a smooth purchasing process. 1–2 years' purchasing experience preferred.