Group Buyer

Job Title - Group Buyer

Location - Portadown

Salary - £40k-£45k

Are you a master negotiator with a passion for sourcing the best deals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Our client, a leading player in the packaging industry, committed to innovation and excellence are on the lookout for a dynamic and strategic Group Buyer to join the team in a newly created role. In this role, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on supply chain operations, driving cost savings and ensuring the highest quality of materials.

You will be working as part of the Senior Management team.

Primarily focused on procurement and supplier management you will deals specifically with purchasing and supply chain aspects. Emphasis negotiation, supplier relations, and cost management within the FMCG industry

Your contributions will play a critical role in maintaining the client's reputation for supplying superior products and delivering them on time to valued customers.

Role and Responsibilities:

You will be highly experienced in:

• Developing, leading, and executing purchasing strategies
• Tracking and reporting KPIs to reduce expenses, improve effectiveness and mitigate risks.
• Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals.
• Forecast key prices and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.
• Source and partner with reliable vendors / suppliers.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business management or similar relevant field preferred
• Previous experience in the field with demonstrable management experience
• Assertive with strong communication skills
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Extensive field knowledge
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to direct others according to company standards.
• Exemplary multitasking and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills

• Procurement Coordination: Overseeing bulk purchasing for the company to leverage economies of scale and negotiate better terms with suppliers.
• Supplier Relations: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a steady supply of goods.
• Cost Management: Analysing market trends and prices to secure the best deals and reduce costs.
• Order Management: Managing purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery, and resolving any issues with suppliers.
• Quality Control: Ensuring the goods purchased meet the required quality standards.
• Inventory Management: Coordinating with inventory managers to align purchasing with inventory needs.

Skills Required:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• At least 5yrs relevant experience ideally within an FMCG industry or similar
• Analytical abilities to assess market trends and pricing.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Excellent salary available depending on experience

Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm office based

Occasional travel to UK site