Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
3 Peaks Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading Northern Ireland business to appoint an experienced Buyer to join their Procurement team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong purchasing experience who enjoys supplier relationships, negotiation, problem-solving and working in a fast-moving environment.
You will:
Report to the Procurement Manager, play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient purchasing of fresh raw materials, balancing quality, availability and cost.
Your responsibilities will include:
Purchasing fresh produce and raw materials
Managing supplier and grower relationships
Negotiating prices, terms and conditions
Monitoring weekly raw material pricing and market trends
Ensuring continuity of supply and managing potential shortages
Working closely with QA, Goods-In, Production and Product Development
Raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement records
Supporting traceability and stock management processes
Managing supplier performance, delivery times and potential delays
Supporting customs clearance processes
Identifying opportunities to improve purchasing processes and operational efficiency
Troubleshooting procurement system issues and maintaining accurate databases
You will have:
35 years experience in a buying/procurement role
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience working within a regulated environment
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