Purchaser

Park Recruit; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful engineering company in Northern Ireland seeks a motivated Purchaser to join their Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in MS Office and MRP/ERP systems. This role offers the chance to contribute to effective purchasing and stock management within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a purchasing role.
• Proficient in MS Office and MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase goods and services.
• Maintain supplier and internal relationships.
• Use MRP/ERP systems for stock management.
• Identify cost savings and improvements.
• Produce supplier performance reports.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial mindset

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Are you a detail-oriented Purchaser looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment?

Our client, a successful engineering company based in Mid Ulster, are seeking a motivated professional to join their Supply Chain team and help drive cost-effective purchasing, efficient stock management, and on-time delivery to support their growing business.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase goods, raw materials, and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Build and maintain strong supplier and internal relationships to ensure stock availability.
• Use MRP/ERP systems to manage purchasing and stock levels.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and business improvements.
• Produce reports on supplier performance and purchasing efficiency.
• Support the development of purchasing policies and processes.

Requirements

• 1–2 years’ experience in a purchasing role (negotiating with suppliers, managing costs, delivering improvements).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experienced with MRP/ERP systems.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• (Desirable) Experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior candidate who has the right attitude and who is driven to progress and develop their skill set.