Job Description
Based in Co Antrim, our client operates within the construction sector and is currently seeking a Buyer with previous experience to join their growing team.
The successful Buyer will build specifications for goods and services to be procured as efficiently as possible.
Job responsibilities:
1. Work with other departments to create specification to ensure goods & services procured best meet business needs.
2. Purchase goods, materials, and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
3. Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings.
4. Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes, including communication and negotiation of resolution to any supply problems.
5. Extend supplier network by building, maintaining and managing supplier relationships.
6. Minimise stock holding and ensure timely controlled delivery of goods and services to departments across the business.
7. Provide analysis / reports on costs, new and existing suppliers.
8. Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.
9. Review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements.
10. Management of Brexit customs paperwork.
Criteria:
11. Previous procurement experience and strong ability in supplier management within manufacturing, construction or similar.
12. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a busy team
13. Forecasting experience
14. Ability to deal professionally with customers, clients & colleagues.
15. Proactive approach to problem solving.
16. Good organisational and time management skills
17. Confident in using computer software such as Microsoft Office programmes.
Salary is negotiable depending upon experience and in the region of £30-35k
The role comes with an excellent benefits package including bonus, life insurance, healthcare and pension.