Overview
Do you want to work for a Motor Trade Market Leader?
Trading in Ballymena for over a century, Fyfes now operate from 17 branches in Northern Ireland. We employ over 200 staff, of which more than 80 have been with the company in excess of 10 years. Over the generations Fyfes has continuously improved the range of quality products it supplies. With great depth and range of stock available for delivery same day, five days a week, we\'ve got the parts, consumables and equipment our customers need today. We are Northern Ireland\'s largest independent Motor Factor and a family business. Distributing across Northern Ireland\'s automotive aftermarket and fabrication sector, our reputation for our core value of customer service is recognised throughout our customer base.
The Position: We are currently recruiting for a full time Purchasing Assistant for our Ballymena Head Office Purchasing Department.
Location: Ballymena
Hours of work : 30 hours per week between the hours of 09:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday. We are open to considering up to 40 hours per week.
Job Role
The purpose of the role will be to carry out duties to assist with the maintaining of a high level of availability at all times while adding value to the Purchasing Department. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for learning company purchasing policies and procedures required to deliver effective company operations.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role will be :
* General Purchasing duties i.e. Placing orders, checking stock, communicating with Suppliers and Branches, chasing outstanding orders and responding to and dealing with queries, stock requests etc.
* Maintaining a high level of availability at all times to include stock levelling, second line sourcing etc.
* Producing and analysing reports, importing and exporting of excel files.
* Stock Management, including monitoring stock levels against requirements.
* Assisting the purchasing team with additional duties within the department when required.
To be successful in this role, you will need a good level of IT skills and have excellent communication and organisational skills.
The role presents a great opportunity for individuals wishing to develop a career within a successful long established and growing business.
Training will be provided – Initially the Job will focus on routine processes and then with growing confidence and experience the successful candidate will, with further training, progress to the more advanced areas of stock management and analysis.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
* Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly and approachable outlook to deliver a high level of customer service.
* GCSE Maths and English.
* Good Communication and organisational skills.
* Good Numerical skills and attention to detail.
* Be self-motivated, with the ability to work within a team or independently on projects and meet deadlines when required.
* Good computer skills and knowledge (this role involves the use of Excel, Word and Email)
* Previous experience in a purchasing role
* Proven history of effective supply management
In return we will offer;
* Pension Contribution
* 30 days annual leave (incl bank holidays) after first year
* On the job training – we want to see our staff succeed
* Staff terms on product purchases
For an Application Form please click on the button below or email hr@fyfe.co.uk
Job Reference PA/HO/09/25
Closing Date for Applications 28th September 2025
Fyfes Vehicle and Engineering Supplies Ltd (Head Office)
Deerfin Works, Pennybridge Industrial Estate, Ballymena BT42 3HB
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