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SeniorBuyer
“Senior Buyer. Skills: purchasing, procurement, vendor management, ERP systems, process optimization, negotiation, communication. supporting day-to-day operational purchasing needs in collaboration with 3rd-party manufacturing partners. overseeing purchasing requirements for our R&D facility in Belfast and select partner R&D locations in North America”
Industry & Context.
Resolving invoice queries; address payment issues; manage contract disputes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years in a demanding purchasing role, hands-on procurement or buying experience, Experience in ERP systems, Background in purchasing within the Electro/Mechanical industry, Commercial Acumen: understanding of profit margins, market trends, and financial accounting, Negotiation & Influencing: Ability to secure favourable terms, manage contract disputes, and build long-term vendor relationships, Advanced IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Excellent analytical and communication abilities
Nice to Have
Master’s degree or certifications such as Six Sigma, PMP, or Lean preferred
What You'll Do.
supporting day-to-day operational purchasing needs in collaboration with 3rd-party manufacturing partners
overseeing purchasing requirements for our R&D facility in Belfast and select partner R&D locations in North America
facilitating inbound and outbound shipments
Processing purchase orders using Sage and Ariba
Managing orders on supplier online portals
Handling internal order processing from the Distribution Centre and obtaining pricing using SAP
Receipt and validation of purchase orders/material requisitions
Oversight and reporting of Material Request processes on SharePoint
Resolving invoice queries on platforms such as Ariba and Basware
Facilitating out-of-cycle payments when needed
Collaborating with vendors and the Accounts Payable team to address payment issues
Ensuring vendors are enabled on Ariba and assisting with invoice uploads
Setting up new vendors and maintaining vendor information in Sage and Ariba
Coordinating global shipments and adhering to trade compliance standards
Assisting with customs clearance and maintaining shipment documentation
Conducting monthly audits for customs clearance compliance
Managing spend requests through 3rd-party manufacturing partners
Processing goods inward and distributing goods within the Belfast R&D facility
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaboration with 3rd-party manufacturing partners; Collaborating with vendors and the Accounts Payable team; fostering collaboration across diverse teams and organizational levels
Communication Scope
Excellent analytical and communication abilities, ensuring clear and effective interaction with teams and vendors
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