Purchasing Officer

MAW Engineering; Toome; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

MAW Engineering in United Kingdom is seeking a Purchasing Officer to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. You will manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and ensure timely procurement to keep production running smoothly.

The role emphasises cost control, supplier negotiations, and compatibility with Sage and MS Office. Training provided where needed with focus on efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is beneficial and relevant to purchasing activities.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, logistics and procurement best practice.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to secure favourable terms with suppliers.
• Proficient in MS Office and computerised systems, including Sage.
• Good communications across departments and suppliers; strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage purchase orders, negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and materials.
• Manage flow of supplies to production to support the daily plan.
• Source non-stock items with Engineers for build processes.
• Receive goods, check deliveries, process paperwork and resolve anomalies.
• Maintain stock accuracy with regular counts and tidy stores.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures and report issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Sage

Supply chain

Planning

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Sage

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Purchasing Officer to join our team on a Full Time Permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely procurement of goods and services essential to our operations.

Familiarity with purchasing systems such as Sage is highly desirable. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to organisational efficiency while developing your career within a dynamic environment.

The Role

• Process and manage purchase orders, negotiate prices, delivery terms, and contracts with suppliers to optimise costs and efficiency
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of goods and materials, following up on overdue orders
• Manage flow of supplies to production to allow smooth running of daily production plan
• Work with Engineers to identify specialised, non-stock items required for build process and source/purchase these
• Receive goods, ensure all deliveries are checked and signed for, and process relevant paperwork
• Investigate and resolve any anomalies
• Maintain stock accuracy by carrying out stock counts and keeping the store organised and tidy
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed and report any issues to Supervisor

The Person:

• Experience in a similar role is beneficial
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, logistics, and procurement best practice
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to establish favourable terms with suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages and computerised systems – Outlook, Word, Excel, Sage (training provided)
• Good communication skills, capable of liaising effectively across departments and with external vendors
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to effectively plan, organise and control daily workload
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

To apply please send your CV to Cathal Doyle at [e-mail].