Buyer

Job Description

Buyer (FMCG)

£30,000 +

County Fermanagh

VANRATH are delighted to be representing a growing manufacturing business in County Fermanagh that are currently looking for an experienced Buyer from food manufacturing or distribution background. You will make up a team of three and will be provided with autonomy and responsibility to help shape the purchasing function going forward. This is a full-time permanent position (40 hours).

The ideal person:

  • Food manufacturing/distribution background
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple lines and suppliers

As a Buyer, duties will include:

  • Ensure orders have been delivered to agreed lead times and expedite where necessary
  • Negotiate with suppliers to deliver cost savings on an ad-hoc basis.
  • Work with existing suppliers to look at new products & methods of working.
  • Investigate new sources of supply and alternative products / services as instructed by the Category Lead Buyer.
  • Liaise with production to provide assistance where supply issues cannot be directly solved.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Supply Chain/Logistics jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Michael Irwin in the strictest confidence.