Senior Buyer

Location:

Limavady Salary: £45,000  Job type:
Procurement Industry: Manufacturing What's in it for you? 40-hour working week has flexible start and finish times (standard working hours are 08.00 - 17.30 from Monday to Thursday, 08.00 - 12.00 Friday) Hybrid: 1 day per week Working from Home if desired - following a 4 week on site training period 30 days) per calendar year, inclusive of bank holidays Pension: 3% Employer - 5% Employee Private Company Medical scheme Life Assurance: 3 times annual gross salary

Role Overview Vickerstock are working in partnership with a manufacturing business on the appointment of a Buyer to purchase materials, components and services that support day-to-day production. As Buyer, you will source suppliers, negotiate commercial terms and manage purchase orders to ensure materials arrive on time, meet specifications and remain within budget. The Buyer will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance to maintain material availability, resolve supply issues and identify opportunities to improve costs and supplier performance.

Buyer

Key Responsibilities Source materials, components and services in line with business requirements, technical specifications and budgets. Obtain and assess supplier quotations, comparing pricing, quality, availability and lead times. Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and service agreements to secure value for money. Raise and manage purchase orders, confirm delivery dates and expedite outstanding materials to minimise production disruption. Resolve supplier issues involving pricing, quality, shortages and delayed deliveries.

Work with internal departments to understand demand, review stock levels and plan replenishment, including identifying slow-moving or obsolete stock. Monitor supplier performance across delivery, quality, responsiveness and cost, supporting improvement actions where required. Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing and purchasing documentation, and support spend reporting and contract administration. Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation and more efficient purchasing processes.

Ensure purchasing activity follows company procedures, approval requirements and budget controls. Buyer Criteria At least five years' buying or purchasing experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment. An understanding of purchasing procedures, supplier management, stock control and cost control. The ability to evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate commercial terms and resolve purchasing and delivery issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for analysing purchasing data and preparing reports.

For this Buyer position, the following would be desirable:
Experience purchasing electrical, mechanical, fabricated or engineered components, or working in data centre, electrical, electronics, mechanical, metal fabrication, construction or related manufacturing sectors.

Experience with ERP purchasing systems, international sourcing, supplier performance improvements or cost-reduction initiatives; a CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification would also be advantageous. For a confidential conversation regarding this Buyer vacancy, please apply via the link provided or contact Michael Irwin, Senior Recruitment Consultant - Procurement & Supply Chain.

Skills:

procurement buyer senior buyer manufacturing engineering