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Procurement Officer

Location: Lisburn
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Contract: Temporary

Are you an experienced Procurement Officer with a background in manufacturing or engineering environments? VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation in Lisburn to recruit a Procurement Officer on an initial interim basis to support their procurement function during a busy project phase.

• Raise purchase orders in line with project and production needs
• Source materials and components based on BOMs and technical specifications
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiating on price, quality, and lead time
• Monitor stock levels and update internal systems accordingly
• Liaise with internal teams including production, engineering, and planning
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and resolve any supplier issues
• Support cost-saving initiatives and improve procurement efficiency

• Proven experience in a Buyer or procurement role (manufacturing/engineering environment preferred)
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Confident working from BOMs and interpreting technical requirements
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Available to start at short notice

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• A supportive, team-based environment
• The opportunity to work on high-value, fast-moving projects
• A potential pathway into a longer-term opportunity

To apply or find out more, contact Ethan Boylan at VANRATH.

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