We are Recruiting – Buyer

Published on: 6th September 2021

Due to continued growth at The Exact Group, we are now inviting applications for a Buyer.

The Exact Group operates from a 72,000 sq. ft modern facility on the outskirts of Newry, County Down. Operating in two distinct areas, Composites and CNC, the company offers a range of high-quality services, primarily providing a Rapid Response (Speed Shop) service to a range of industries.

Due to continued growth, we are currently recruiting a Buyer to join our growing and experienced team.

Key responsibilities include:

Raising POs for raw materials and component parts
Identification and assessment of new vendors
Expediting supplier deliveries and negotiating with suppliers to achieve improvement on lead times
Working proactively to resolve any supply issues with the overall objective of improving OTIF
Negotiating pricing and other terms with suppliers to improve cost base and deliver savings
Maintaining accurate purchasing data within the system
Completing supplier reviews – monitoring and reporting on supplier delivery & quality performance

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in a Purchasing role, preferably two years in a Buyer role within the engineering/manufacturing sector
Experience working in a time-critical manufacturing or engineering environment
Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills
An understanding of MRP and experience issuing purchase orders
Proficient in the use of Excel together with accounts packages e.g. Sage
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
The ability to work well under pressure and to time-critical deadlines

Personality Requirements