Buyer

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing FMCG business based in County Armagh to recruit a Procurement Coordinator / Buyer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation operating within a fast-paced environment, sourcing products from global markets and supplying a diverse customer base.

This position offers long-term career stability, exposure to international suppliers, and the opportunity to play a key role in managing supply continuity and product procurement

• Your new role
  Reporting into senior management, you will be responsible for ensuring stock availability, managing supplier relationships, and sourcing products from both existing and new suppliers worldwide.
  Key responsibilities will include:
  
  Identifying short and long-term stock requirements
  Managing inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted supply to customers
  Negotiating pricing, contracts and delivery schedules with suppliers
  Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships across international markets
  Sourcing new products based on customer requirements
  Identifying new product opportunities in line with market trends
  Coordinating inbound logistics and haulage arrangements where required
  Working closely with internal teams to ensure efficient supply chain operations
  
  What you'll need to succeed
  Essential:
• Previous experience within an FMCG environment
  Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email and ERP systems
  A reliable, organised and highly confidential approach to work
  Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  Desirable:
  Previous experience within the food industry
  
  What you'll get in return

Competitive salary of £40,000 per annumMonday to Friday working hours (8:00am - 5:00pm)
One-hour lunch break
28 days annual leave including statutory holidays
Company pension scheme
Healthcare scheme
Opportunity to join a stable and growing local employer with international procurement exposure

What you need to do now
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