Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Officer for a world class, quality focussed manufacturing client based just outside of Ballymena. The purpose of the role is to liaise with colleagues to build specifications for goods and services that are procured as efficiently as possible, to support the needs of the overall business.

The Job

• Working with other departments to create specifications 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.
• Extending supplier network by building, maintaining and managing supplier relationships.
• Management of Brexit customs paperwork.

Personal Specification

• 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.
• Thoroughness to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Strong capability to deal professionally with customers, clients & colleagues.
• Confident in using computer software such as Microsoft Office programmes

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