Senior Buyer (Sheet Metal) Based in the Lisburn area, my client is a leading sheet metal manufacturing company who are market leaders in their field and who have the lowest turnover of staff that I have come across. They rarely recruit due to their excellent work environment, and they are seeking to recruit a Senior Buyer who has experience working within a mechanical engineering / manufacturing environment. On offer is a salary of £45,000 - £55,000, 33 holidays, pension, life assurance and a 1pm finish every Friday. My client is offering a secure, well paid and exciting job for the rest of your career. It is important to note that they do not work overtime and you will leave for home promptly on a daily basis. Role Senior Buyer Alongside production and scheduling purchase the raw material requirements for long term projects, itemising the correct tonnage of different size coil, sheet and blanks. Liaise with suppliers to determine the best cost and delivery schedule for raw material. Identify situations where longer than expected lead times of raw material could have detrimental impact on finished goods delivery and help source alterative supply. When required source alternative suppliers to improve costs, lead times or quality Ensure any agreed upon quarterly pricing and quotas are adhered to. Manage any raw material import limits and/or corresponding tariffs. Manage outstanding POs to ensure all items arrive on time. Provide the relevant information to the Production Scheduler to ensure raw material deliveries are booked into daily time slots. Build relationships with suppliers and where required negotiate with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales Identify opportunities for improvement of material supply such as cost reduction, enhanced quality or improved delivery. Person Senior Buyer Minimum of 5 years experience in a Buyer role within a mechanical engineering / manufacturing environment Strong working knowledge of Purchasing processes, preferably including steel forming, machining, assembly, and welding. A working knowledge of project management principles and supply chain systems. For a confidential conversation regarding thisSenior Buyerjob contact James Coulter. Alternatively send your CV by applying below. C-Tech Recruitment are an engineering and manufacturing recruitment agency with 20 years technical recruitment experience. Skills: Supplier Negotiation Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Central Purchasing Supplier Sourcing Procurement management Buying Management