Buyer - FMCG

Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

3 Peaks Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading Northern Ireland business to appoint an experienced Buyer to join their Procurement team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong purchasing experience who enjoys supplier relationships, negotiation, problem-solving and working in a fast-moving environment.

You will:

Report to the Procurement Manager, play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient purchasing of fresh raw materials, balancing quality, availability and cost.

Your responsibilities will include:

Purchasing fresh produce and raw materials

Managing supplier and grower relationships

Negotiating prices, terms and conditions

Monitoring weekly raw material pricing and market trends

Ensuring continuity of supply and managing potential shortages

Working closely with QA, Goods-In, Production and Product Development

Raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement records

Supporting traceability and stock management processes

Managing supplier performance, delivery times and potential delays

Supporting customs clearance processes

Identifying opportunities to improve purchasing processes and operational efficiency

Troubleshooting procurement system issues and maintaining accurate databases

You will have:

35 years experience in a buying/procurement role

Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

The ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Experience working within a regulated environment

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