Description
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Title: Buyer
Reports to: Team Lead
Location: Dungannon Business Park
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40hrs
Join our team at Terex and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a dedicated Planner/Buyer to contribute to the Supply chain team. We have an exciting roadmap ahead for new products, services, production capacity and business expansion. As a result of this continued success, we are expanding our teams in Dungannon Business Park.
At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.
Reporting to the Team Lead, you will work within the supply chain team to plan the availability of spare parts to fulfil customer orders. You will also be responsible for the creation of purchase orders for products to maintain the inventory levels set for the department and ensure costs and service levels to customers are maintained.
What you’ll do
1. Analyse and maintain system planning recommendations
2. Understand planning drivers to achieve best parts availability targets
3. Monitor Inventory levels to stay within inventory targets
4. Work to avoid stock outs
5. Drive incremental continuous improvement in KPIs
6. Actively control and calibrate planning system parameters, replenishment rules and stock levels as required for all materials
7. Collaborate with colleagues on other sites to align Supply chain process.
8. Create Purchase Orders & Requisitions in our ERP system to meet demand
9. Organise freight and collections from suppliers where needed
10. Gather pricing and availability information from suppliers
11. Run overdue PO Reports and expedite late orders with suppliers
12. Update Supply chain parameters and data in our ERP system ORACLE
13. Maintain and develop relationships with suppliers
14. Resolve invoice queries in a timely manner
15. Maintain and review system master data.
16. Maintain accurate supplier lead times.
What you’ll bring
17. Experience of planning/buying is preferred but not necessary, may suit graduate or someone with experience in other industries/businesses – training will be given to the successful candidate
18. Have an enquiring mind with a desire not only to follow existing process but to understand the process and improve it
19. Have a solid commitment to accuracy in your work and understanding of the importance of accuracy in a high-volume business where actions are driven by your input.
20. Educated to a minimum of A level Standard or equivalent, degree preferred
21. Good knowledge of mathematics and statistics
22. Good general IT & Microsoft skills especially Advanced Excel
23. Ability to organise and prioritise workload using your own initiative to meet deadlines
24. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
25. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
26. Commitment to continuous improvement and developing new processes.
27. Ability to work under pressure, plan your own workload and manage tight timelines.
28. Ability to handle very large data sets and recognise trends therein.
Skills and Competencies:
29. Self-motivated with high energy
30. Ability to work to work both independently and within a team.
31. Ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities
32. Action Orientated and results driven
33. Excellent verbal and written skills
34. Highest level of integrity, honesty and trust
35. Good communication and teamworking skills.
Why Join Us
36. We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video!
37. Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
38. Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
39. We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
40. We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
41. Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
42. The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including health care, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan, discount card & Referral bonus schemes and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.
43. For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link!
This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.