Procurement Officer/ Buyer - Excellent Opportunity

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Officer to join our client, an award-winning, world-class manufacturer based in the Ballymena area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Procurement Officer to join this successful team playing a key role within this business.

Your new role

Supporting the Head of Procurement the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise sourcing and supplier selection processes, identify potential suppliers, conduct supplier evaluations, and negotiate prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings.

Key duties will include:

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement within the procurement function.
• Liaising with other departments e.g., production, operations, and finance to align procurement activities with business needs efficiently.
• Procure goods, materials, and services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Work with the Head of Procurement in managing supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards, to enable evaluation.
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements.
• Extending supplier networking by building, maintaining, and managing supplier relationships.
• Provide analysis / reports on costs for both new and existing supplier.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing carrying cost.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes, including communication and negotiation of resolution to any supply problems, which may impact the business.
• Management of Brexit customs paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures.
• Stay updated with market trends, industry developments, and regulatory requirements to inform procurements decisions.

What you’ll need to succeed?

• At least two years’ experience in a Procurement/ Purchasing Officer role
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong IT skills
• Experience gained within a manufacturing setting is desirable

What’s on offer?

• An attractive salary
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Financial planning services

To apply send your CV today via the link or contact Emma Braniff at Cpl on for further details!