Buyer

Location: Campsie

Reporting To: Senior Buyer

About the Role:

On site in Campsie, Mon-Fri with possibility of flexitime. Responsible for scheduling the flow of production parts from domestic and international suppliers to meet daily production demands using effective scheduling, ordering and expediting of parts to achieve an optimum level of inventory to efficiently support production.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule flow of Production parts to meet daily Production demand.
• Interpret and implement Sales and Operational Plans.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, developing and maintaining successful supplier relationships.
• Release orders to the supplier network based on current demand.
• Provide supplier forecasts based on latest S&OP information.
• Push for improved Supplier performance and challenge to reduce supplier lead times.
• Provide analysis and suggest actions on current stock holding in relation to existing E&O reports.
• Work with suppliers to help them support our Production/Quality expectations with view to cost reduction opportunities.
• Manage supplier Engineering Change pricing, scheduling and implementation.
• Issue and Management of Tenders, Resourcing and Cost Saving Projects.
• Support Production and attend morning lineside meeting as part of Manufacturing Area Teams.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the Purchasing Manager.

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Material Planning/Purchasing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impact.
• Demonstrate experience of SAP, Oracle or other MRP systems.
• Good problem‑solving skills and self‑motivated.
• Strong Communication Skills both verbal and written.
• Good IT skills with demonstrable experience of MS Office especially MS Excel. Intermediate Level.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience operating in an engineering environment.
• CIPS Qualified or equivalent may also be advantageous.
• Demonstrate examples of Cost Savings Projects and Tender experience.
• Educated to HND Level in a relevant discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highest level of integrity, respect, honesty and trust.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Good Business Acumen.
• Self‑motivated with high energy to drive for results.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and take a lead role on projects.
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines in Manufacturing Environment.
• Negotiation skills.
• Customer focus.
• Dependable and committed.
• Drive for results.
• Excellent listening skills.

Benefits:

• Excellent total compensation package to include competitive salary, free health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, free car‑parking and earn extra cash via our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.
• Perks at work – offering a wide range of discounts and offers on restaurants, cafes, hotels, gyms, retailers, day excursions, supporting local businesses and communities.
• Access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

TEREX is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. Terex reserves the right to enhance the selection criteria at the short‑listing stage if required.