At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage procurement and supplier relationships to support production goals.
- Company: Join a leading international manufacturer in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Benefits: Work from home, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with opportunities for continuous improvement and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on production efficiency and supplier performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Vickerstock are working in partnership with an international manufacturer on the appointment of a Buyer on a full-time permanent basis.
The Buyer will support the procurement and production objectives. You will be joining a fast-paced engineering environment, taking ownership of material procurement, supplier relationships, and order management. You will influence the purchasing performance and contribute to cost, quality and delivery improvements across the business.
- Proactively expedite outstanding and shortage orders to minimise the risk of production delays.
- Plan and manage purchasing activity in line with build schedules, material requirements and JIT principles.
- Develop strong supplier relationships to improve lead times, cost, quality and overall delivery performance.
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure vendor and purchasing information remains accurate and current.
- Build effective working relationships across Procurement, Production, Engineering, Stores, Quality and Finance.
- Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs, improve supplier performance and support wider continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide a proactive purchasing service that supports production requirements and contributes to the overall operational performance of the business.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities, working to production deadlines and building effective relationships with both suppliers and colleagues.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills desirable.
- CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification.
Buyer Procurement Work from Home in Omagh employer: Vickerstock
Join a thriving engineering and manufacturing business located just north of the Mid Ulster Area, where you will enjoy a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000, flexible working hours, and a supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Project Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead exciting projects, develop your skills further, and contribute to bespoke engineering solutions in a dynamic environment that prioritises employee growth and well-being.
