At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement activities and develop strategic supplier relationships for diverse projects.
- Company: Join The Deluxe Group, a leading creative manufacturing company in Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with a focus on operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile projects while supporting business growth.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant qualification.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Deluxe Group is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our growing team at our Head Office in Portadown. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional to play a key role in delivering the Company's procurement strategy, developing strategic supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services across our diverse portfolio of projects.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring the efficient sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment and services to meet project and operational requirements.
- Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the Company's procurement strategy, policies and procedures.
- Develop, negotiate and manage supplier relationships to achieve best value in quality, cost, delivery and service.
- Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers while maintaining and developing the Company's Preferred Supplier List.
- Raise, review and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
- Monitor supplier performance, lead times and delivery schedules, proactively resolving supply chain issues to minimise project disruption.
- Work closely with Project Managers and internal departments to forecast procurement requirements and support successful project delivery.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, value engineering and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
- Maintain accurate procurement records using the Company's ERP and document management systems.
- Collaborate with the Finance Team to resolve pricing, invoicing and payment queries.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations and procurement best practice.
- Produce procurement reports and supplier performance information as required by the Head of Procurement.
The Ideal Candidate
- A minimum of 5 years' procurement or buying experience, ideally within manufacturing, construction, engineering or a project-based environment.
- A third-level qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
- Strong commercial awareness with proven negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Experience managing multiple procurement priorities within fast-paced project environments.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using ERP or procurement systems.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
What We Offer
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland's leading creative manufacturing companies, delivering world-class projects for clients across the globe. As a Senior Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting business growth, operational excellence and the successful delivery of high-profile projects.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Monday Thursday: 8.30am 5.00pm Friday: 8.30am 2.30pm
An attractive salary and benefits package is available for the successful candidate. The Deluxe Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Senior Buyer TLNT1_NI employer: The Deluxe Group
The Deluxe Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Head Office in Portadown, where you can thrive as a Senior Buyer. We prioritise employee growth through continuous improvement initiatives and provide a supportive culture that values collaboration and innovation. With competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, we empower our team to excel in delivering world-class projects while fostering strong supplier relationships and operational excellence.
