Buyer

Manpower Belfast, are delighted to be working in partnership with a large manufacturing company in the Derry/Londonderry area to recruit Two Buyers for an immediate start. This role will be for a minimum of 12 months.
About the role:
-You will:
* Ensure compliance of the company Procurement Policy, Directive, Guidelines and local Procurement SOP and laws/regulations from PR to the payment process
* Purchase qualified material & service following approved purchasing requisition at a reasonable cost to assure the supply
* Ensuring cost and delivery targets
* Identify saving opportunities, conduct price comparisons, negotiations and cost-saving programs for assigned categories/commodities
* Participate in procurement activities from sourcing to legal contract as required
* Communicate actively with the relevant stakeholders (supplier, requisitioner, commodity manager etc..) for an un-interrupted/ efficient supply
* Escalate critical issues to the relevant stakeholders and superiors
* Evaluate suppliers to monitor and manage their performance to deliver a robust supply chain
* Complete Supplier Business Reviews assessing the Supplier against (KPI)'s, (SLA)'s, expectations, established contractual agreements, delivery performance and quality.
* Liaise with operations teams to forecast demand and ensure supply adherence
* Analyse usage to identify abnormalities, find root causes and resolve
* Monitor supply chain, identify gaps and address
* Harmonisation of delinquent supply with focus on risk mitigation
* Work with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability
* Develop new supply sources where suppliers are no longer competitive
* Interact closely with suppliers and quality-concerned related departments to resolve quality issues
About you:
- You are:
* Energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented and independent working style
* Good teamwork qualities as well as communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a cross-functional, cross site team environment
* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
* Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm
* Proven ability to meet deadlines
* Project management skills
* Good judgment and business acumen with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
* Ability to work across different time zones
Your experience includes:
* Experience in a Materials / Purchasing / Planning environment
* Oracle/SAP system
* MS office - ability to create v look ups and pivot tables
* Smart sheets
* Implementation of new systems / processes / policies
* Data Analytic experience
* A track record of performance management and delivering on targets
* Experience with leading and/or participating on Project Teams
You may also have:
* Degree and/or equivalent experience
* Purchasing or Materials Qualification
Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours
1 pm to 10 pm shift

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