Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Salary: Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Location: This role will be based at our HQ, Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim

Purpose: This is a key role aimed at attracting an individual who has developed expertise for procurement, sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts. With a commitment to Customer Experience, you will work as part of a busy Supply Chain team in ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement and delivery of goods and services across the Organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Onboarding of approved suppliers

* Processing and investigation of invoice queries

* Creation and maintenance of New Product Item Cards

* Management of tender process for goods and services

* Negotiation of Supply Agreements and Purchase costs

* Ensure timely delivery and quality standards for goods and services

* Generate purchase orders to meet manufacturing requirements with use of MRP

* Create and Manage Purchase Orders for Maintenance and Site Services across all sites

* Creating, Updating, and reporting on Supplier Delivery Performance, On-Time In-Full and Purchase Price Variance KPIs

* Auditing of suppliers in line with Business needs to ensure they meet the required standards

* Support remote sites on direct and indirect purchasing requirements and transfer management

* Identify, source, and negotiate terms and conditions for supply of non-production related materials

* Liaise with the Planning Team so that any issues are resolved with no impact to Customer Experience

* Maintain the Approved Supplier List and Appraisal System, creating new suppliers, and maintain records

* Compile data to report on material prices, stock levels, and ad hoc reports to support effective purchasing

* Maintain and coordinate the MRP function on the company’s ERP system, NAV

* Daily review of MRP requirements and manage directly with suppliers in line with production requirements

* Communication with suppliers for delivery dates, orders and returns, and expediating orders where there is a requirement.

* Sourcing and evaluation of Alternative suppliers for Site Services, Maintenance, and services in line with business requirements

* Act as an ambassador for our company values, behaviours and adhere to all company procedures