Job type
PermanentLocation
LarneWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Up to £38,000Closing 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.