Junior Buyer (12-month Contract)DungannonSalary: £27-30k41.5 hours per week (Flexible) We have a great opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join a leading manufacturer in the engineering industry to grow and develop their skills.Role:Manage the daily procurement of goods, materials, components, and services to support operational requirementsEnsure continuity of supply by coordinating supplier call-off orders and proactively managing long lead-time itemsMonitor and control consumable inventory levels, conducting weekly reviews to prevent stock shortages and overstockingEnforce purchase requisition procedures, ensuring all requests are accurate, properly approved, and processed in a timely mannerMaintain adherence to consumable spend budgets, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities where possibleProduce regular reports on supplier performance, cost savings, and stock availability to support decision-makingStay informed on market conditions, including inflation, pricing trends, and supply chain developmentsBuild and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to effectively support business operations Requirements & Experience:Previous experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within a manufacturing environmentExperience using Sage systemsProficient IT skills, particularly in Excel, with the ability to maintain accurate purchasing recordsFull, clean driving licenceSkills:Admin Purchasing Supply ChainWHJS1_NI