Buyer
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Job Description
Leading an integrated supply chain / procurement team and co-ordinate all supply chain engagement, ranging across with our key customers and suppliers to maximise customer service and operating performance.
Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply issues which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required
Develop creative and innovative procurement processes
Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and the Official Journal of the European Community (OJEU) guidance during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
Explore alternate sources for goods and materials
Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organisational targets and requirements
Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
Qualifications
Experience of working in a Procurement team, at a supervisor level, preferably within heavy industries, marine, manufacturing or construction environment.
Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree or proof of relevant experience.
CIPS Qualifications or working towards
Knowledge of different types of contracts, any law / contract background
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Previous experience of using an ERP system.
Knowledge of the local Supply Chain.
Experience of dealing with the Supplier Non-Conformance process
Additional Information
Competitive base salary
Company pension
33days holiday
Life Assurance
L&D opportunities
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.