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Buyer

4535926
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Larne
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Procurement
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    Up to £38,000
  • Closing date

    5 Jun 2024

Exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join an award-winning company!

Your new company

An award-winning manufacturing company based in Larne.

Your new role

The Buyer will be part of a busy Supply Chain team of 4 and will be responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement and delivery of goods and services across the Organisation.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Onboarding of approved suppliers
  • Processing and investigation of invoice queries
  • Creation and maintenance of New Product Item Cards
  • Management of tender process for goods and services
  • Negotiation of Supply Agreements and Purchase costs
  • Ensure timely delivery and quality standards for goods and services
  • Generate purchase orders to meet manufacturing requirements with use of MRP
  • Create and Manage Purchase Orders for Maintenance and Site Services across all sites
  • Creating, Updating, and reporting on Supplier Delivery Performance, On-Time In-Full and Purchase Price Variance KPIs
  • Auditing of suppliers in line with Business needs to ensure they meet the required standards
  • Support remote sites on direct and indirect purchasing requirements and transfer management
  • Identify, source, and negotiate terms and conditions for supply of non-production related materials
  • Liaise with the Planning Team so that any issues are resolved with no impact to Customer Experience
  • Maintain the Approved Supplier List and Appraisal System, creating new suppliers, and maintain records
  • Compile data to report on material prices, stock levels, and ad hoc reports to support effective purchasing
  • Maintain and coordinate the MRP function on the company’s ERP system, NAV
  • Daily review of MRP requirements and manage directly with suppliers in line with production requirements
  • Communication with suppliers for delivery dates, orders and returns, and expediating orders where there is a requirement.
  • Sourcing and evaluation of Alternative suppliers for Site Services, Maintenance, and services in line with business requirements

What you'll need to succeed

  • A minimum of GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above in English and Maths

  • Experience gained in a manufacturing environment, or similar role

  • Knowledge of Warehouse Management

  • Establishing and managing tendering processes

  • Evidence of negotiating successful Supply Agreements

  • Transactional purchasing within a commercial environment

  • Desirable to have CIPS Qualification or working towards it

  • Desirable to have experience in using Navision ERP system

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary up to £38,000

  • Company Pension

  • Employee Discount

  • Store Discount

  • Cycle to work scheme.

  • Free Parking

  • Private medical insurance

  • Health and wellbeing programme

  • Free Flu jobs

  • Additional leave

  • Company Events throughout the year.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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