Purchasing Officer

JB297: Purchasing Officer
Location: Ballymena
Salary: GBP28,000 - GBP35,000 per annum
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Purchasing Officer on behalf of one of our clients.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities for the Purchasing Officer:

• Working with other departments to create specification to ensure goods & services procured best meet business needs.
• Purchase goods, materials, and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings.
• 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.
• Extending supplier network by building, maintaining and managing supplier relationships.
• Minimise stock holding and ensure timely controlled delivery of goods and services to departments across the business.
• Provide analysis / reports on costs, new and existing suppliers.
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements.
• Management of Brexit customs paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by your manager.

Skills and Qualifications for the Purchasing Officer:

• Previous procurement experience and strong ability in supplier management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a busy team.
• Forward thinking, with forecasting experience.
• Strong capability to deal professionally with customers, clients & colleagues.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to be flexible to suit business needs.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with ability to prioritise a busy work schedule.
• Confident in using computer software such as Microsoft Office programmes.
• Driven individual with experience working in manufacturing environment.
• Product knowledge of precast building products.
• Experience in meeting KPIs and targets.
• Full driving license.

Benefits for the Purchasing Officer:

• On-site parking
• 30 days holidays
• Private healthcare scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Referral scheme
• Company sick pay
• AXA Insurance discount
• Life Insurance policy

Location: Ballymena
Salary: GBP28,000 - GBP35,000 per annum