Buyer

Buyer (Manufacturing)
Dungannon
Full-Time / Permanent 

We are currently recruiting for a Buyer on behalf of a well-established NI success story within the manufacturing sector in County Tyrone. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional to play a key role in ensuring the efficient procurement of materials and components, maintaining optimal stock levels and supporting production requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day purchasing to ensure continuity of supply and meet production demands.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, delivery timescales and terms with suppliers.
• Build supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate records and timely goods receipts.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and respond to changing requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, support stock takes and improve stock accuracy.
• Work closely with production and Stores teams to resolve shortages and expedite urgent orders.
• Support lean initiatives, stock control improvements and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure suppliers comply with relevant quality, environmental, health and safety standards.

About you:

• At least 2–3 years’ experience in a Buyer or Stores role with purchasing responsibilities within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including spreadsheets and purchasing systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team
• CIPS qualification, engineering-related education would be desirable but not essential.

This is an opportunity to join a manufacturing business where you can make a real impact on purchasing efficiency, supplier performance and production continuity.