The Company has four production facilities based in Coleraine, Dunloy, Garvagh and Magherafelt.

Staffline recruitment are working in partnership with an established manufacturing company based in Coleraine, who due to explansion and growth are looking to recruit for a Purchasing Assistant.

The Company has four production facilities based in Coleraine, Dunloy, Garvagh and Magherafelt.

The successful candidate will have experience within a purchasing environment with extensive knowledge of EXCEL and reporting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Working in conjunction with the Finance/Accounts team to resolve invoice queries, checking deliveries and system quantities against invoices.
• Schedule flow of Production parts to meet daily Production demand and highlight any supply problems which may impact business operations
• Develop and maintain successful supplier relationships. Work with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues, work towards reducing supplier lead times.
• Release of orders to the supplier network based on current demand.
• Maintain accurate supplier pricing.
• Assist with Cost Saving Projects.
• Administration tasks associated with job role.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the Supply Chain Manager
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships

General

• Provide general support to management and assist with overflow work from colleagues as needed.
• Participate in and attend training and departmental meetings as required.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating and collaborating with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Monitor own development towards business and individual objectives.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in Material Planning/Purchasing
• Good mathematical & analytical skills
• Good problem-solving skills and self-motivated
• Professional and ability build good supplier relations
• Strong Communication Skills both verbal and written.
• Intermediate level of EXCEL

• Good IT skills with demonstrable experience of MS Office especially MS Excel Intermediate Level

Competencies

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines in Manufacturing Environment
• Negotiation skills
• Customer focus
• Professionalism
• Dependable and committed
• Excellent listening skills

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If you would like to to hear more about this role or other permanent positions please contact Katrina Marron at Staffline 028 25 642699