Working within the Supply Chain team, the Senior Buyer will lead continuous improvements to the overall function along with tactical and strategic supplier management, and the management and process of buying of components, consumables, and services. What will a typical day look like? Monitor the workload, and priorities of direct buying function and manage resources proactively across Arbroath and Ballymena sites. Direct reports – Buyers. Establish and maintain effective purchasing relationships with vendors, managing the approved vendor list for direct buys and consumables. Drive continuous improvement within the supply chain function, through improving internal process, supplier relationships, sourcing & pricing agreements. Effectively managing root cause and corrective action on any issues with supplier deliveries. Work from BOM or purchase requisition to source all items to be purchased from suppliers, obtaining quotations, price, and delivery. Accurately enter all purchase details into computer system using the approved vendor database, issue and expedite with relevant vendors. Work from Change Notice communication, revising demand for direct purchasing, coordinating returns and order adjustments as required. Ensure best price and delivery is achieved for all direct and consumable purchases, either for stock or projects, independently negotiating contract terms and conditions. Deal with internal and supplier queries on purchase orders, or incorrect deliveries, informing the supplier and arranging returns if necessary. What will you bring to the role? Experience working in procurement within the supply chain function. Experience or knowledge of working with ERP or inventory management systems. Experience supervising, mentoring and training junior staff members on systems and processes. Excellent communication, negotiation, customer service and influencing skills. High attention to detail and organisation skills, including experience delegating and coordinating team tasks and workload. Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. What We Expect From You A proactive can-do attitude. A positive and determined work ethic A professional approach A commitment to excellence in all that you do A team player, willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance Self-driven to make a significant contribution to maximising customer service What does CONVERGIX Offer You? Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including: Company Pension Life Cover Income Protection Annual leave About Convergix Automation Solutions Convergix Automation Solutions designs, engineers and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers' operations. Convergix specializes in creative, custom solutions and serves customers in a broad range of industries. With over 900 employees and 19 locations worldwide, Convergix is a leading global diversified automation provider. Our vision is to become the ultimate trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world-renowned processes and diverse experience. Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/ What does CONVERGIX value? Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb. Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity Why join the CONVERGIX team? As a growing company in the industrial technology industry and rooted with strong corporate values, CONVERGIX Automation Solutions can offer a unique value proposition to employees. We are expanding at a rapid pace as we continue the path to be a $1 Billion company. CONVERGIX brings a new, holistic approach to automation throughout the value chain. At CONVERGIX, products, technology, experience, support and expertise intersect to empower customers in every industry to reach their full potential. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted. CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has a programme in place that provides reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific adjustment because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.