Buyer

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:

• Work with other departments to create specification to ensure goods & services procured best meet business needs.
• Purchase goods, materials, and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes, including communication and negotiation of resolution to any supply problems.
• Extend supplier network by building, maintaining and managing supplier relationships.
• Minimise stock holding and ensure timely controlled delivery of goods and services to departments across the business.
• Provide analysis / reports on costs, new and existing suppliers.
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.
• Review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements.
• Management of Brexit customs paperwork.

Criteria:

• Previous procurement experience and strong ability in supplier management within manufacturing, construction or similar.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a busy team
• Forecasting experience
• Ability to deal professionally with customers, clients & colleagues.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Good organisational and time management skills
• 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.

For further information and a confidential discussion please email your CV through the link.

By applying for this role you are consenting to Energis Recruitment holding your details for a period of 12 months to be considered for other roles. As a candidate you have the right to consent or object to this.

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