Job description

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Buyer for a leading Global Manufacturing organisation.

This proves to be a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to progress their career and widen their knowledge in a Global organisation that places immense value on their staff.

This role will be Hybrid working - Office is based in Omagh (Initial settling period in office) - after settled - 2 days at home and 3 in office

Salary:

Negotiable Base Salary + Fantastic Benefits Package - Yearly Salary Reviews - Discretionary Bonuses & Progression Opportunities

Responsibilities:

Schedule production parts to meet daily demand.
Execute Sales & Operations Plans (S&OP).
Manage and develop supplier relationships.
Release orders based on current demand.
Lead tenders, sourcing, and cost-saving initiatives.
Implement cost reduction projects.
Provide monthly supplier forecasts from S&OP data.
Improve forecasting for long lead, optional, and Kanban items.
Deliver timely reports highlighting risks and opportunities.
Drive supplier performance and challenge lead times.
Analyze stock vs. E&O reports and recommend actions.
Support supplier alignment with production, quality, and cost goals.
Manage supplier pricing, scheduling, and implementation of engineering changes.
Ensure accurate supplier pricing records.

The Ideal Person:

Experience of a Purchasing/Buyer role or Material Planning role
Demonstrate experience of SAP, Oracle or other MRP systems
Good mathematical & analytical skills

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.

From the initial application through to the interview and final offer, the entire process was impressively seamless-it genuinely exceeded my expectations. It's clear that the talented team in the Belfast office is deeply committed to both clients and candidates. They go far beyond simply reviewing your CV-they take the time to understand you as an individual.

My experience with Vanrath was outstanding. Sean provided continuous support throughout, carefully matching me with a role that aligned perfectly with my background and goals. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Vanrath to anyone exploring new career opportunities.

Working with Robbie Lemon and the Vanrath team has been a truly professional experience. They show a genuine interest in your long-term career and bring real energy and focus to their work. I would gladly recommend Robbie and the wider Vanrath team to anyone looking to take the next step in their career.