Buyer

Master the flow of materials and drive manufacturing excellence in this pivotal supply chain role!

Our Client has a requirement for a Planner/Buyer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.

Role Purpose:

• Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and purchasing a portfolio of parts from a group of vendors.
• Ensuring consistency of supply while effectively managing inventory levels.
• Working within the Materials Department in accordance with established procedures.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material via the SAP ERP system.
• Procure and/or schedule an inbound supply chain to align with SAP requirements and plant inventory targets.
• Ensure purchasing documents (POs) are processed accurately and submitted on-time, maintaining correct costs and data entry from submission to invoicing.
• Maintain and manage replenishment, call off, and supplier managed inventory processes.
• Administer non-conforming supplier stock and replacements in conjunction with SQE management.
• Work with Sourcing to deliver deflation and identify opportunities for cost reduction/avoidance.
• Communicate issues impacting the manufacturing process and elevate concerns as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining accurate physical vs. perpetual inventory records, safety stocks, and supplier forecasts.
• Manage component change and the introduction of new parts through the planning process.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics including supplier on-time delivery and order execution.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Proven Supply Chain Planning experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and application.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• SAP system experience.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and react to changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate across various functions and levels.

Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Planner/Buyer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.