Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Job Title:

Buyer

Location:

Ballykelly with Hybrid

Contract Type:

Full Time / Permanent

Working Hours:

40hrs / week

Salary:

Competitive, Negotiable depending on experience

Role Summary

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing materials, components and services to support day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring the right products are available at the right time, quality and cost. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and suppliers, the role will help maintain a reliable supply chain while identifying opportunities to improve costs, supplier performance and purchasing processes.

The successful candidate will have purchasing experience within a manufacturing or production environment, strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail. Experience of supplier negotiation, material planning, stock management and ERP purchasing systems is highly desirable

• · Source and purchase goods, materials, and services in line with business requirements, budgets, and agreed specifications.
• · Raise, issue, and manage purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• · Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, comparing price, quality, lead time, availability, and service levels.
• · Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service agreements to secure best value for the business.
• · Liaise with suppliers to confirm orders, manage delivery schedules, and resolve issues relating to price, quality, shortages, or delays.
• · Monitor outstanding purchase orders and expedite delayed or incomplete deliveries to minimise disruption to operations.
• · Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, pricing information, and procurement documentation.
• · Work closely with internal departments to understand requirements, forecast demand, and support effective stock availability.
• · Assist with inventory and stock control by reviewing stock levels, replenishment needs, and slow-moving or obsolete items.
• · Support supplier performance monitoring, including delivery reliability, quality performance, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• · Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, supplier consolidation, and improved purchasing efficiency.
• · Ensure all purchasing activity complies with company policies, procurement procedures, approval processes, and budget controls.
• · Support spend analysis, reporting, contract administration, and other procurement activities as required.
• · Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

The Person-Essential:

Minimum 5 years' experience in a Buyer / Purchasing role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to compare supplier options and identify best value.
• Good negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy when processing orders, reviewing pricing, and maintaining records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to work confidently with purchasing data and reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers, internal departments, and wider procurement teams.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively to supplier issues, delivery delays, and changing business priorities.
• Understanding of purchasing procedures, supplier management, stock control, and cost control principles.

The Person-Desirable:

• · Experience with in data centre, electrical, electronics, mechanical, metal fabrication, construction or related manufacturing sectors.
• · Experience purchasing electrical, mechanical,…