Tactical Buyer
Kelly Jennings and Associates
- Newtownabbey, Co Antrim Belfast
- £28,000-30,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Company: Conveyortek Ltd
Contract: Full time permanent
Salary: £competitive DOEConveyortek Ltd, established in 2009 and based in Crumlin, is an ISO 9001 accredited engineering company specialising in conveyor systems and metal separation equipment. The business provides a full range of bulk and unit handling solutions, from modular conveyors for rapid installation to fully bespoke systems designed around client operations. Its metal separation products support recycling, quarrying and aggregate processing, with equipment supplied to around 15 countries worldwide.As a direct response to recent growth, we have been retained by Conveyortek to recruit a Tactical Buyer, who will join their established procurement team.Recognised locally and internationally for technical expertise, operational reliability and practical, client-focused solutions, this role offers a Buyer, Scheduler or similar purchasing professional the chance to join a passionate, collaborative team where responsibility is real and the impact of your work is visible across the business.In this newly created, high-impact role, you will report to the Procurement Manager, but work cross-functionally with stakeholders to ensure materials are delivered on time, in full, at the right quality and cost. The role provides visible operational influence, where contribution directly affects efficiency, delivery and project outcomes. This agile position is ideal for a candidate who thrives on ownership and responsibility.Why Conveyortek
- Direct influence and visibility: work in an agile business where your decisions and contributions are seen, valued and make a tangible difference
- Competitive salary and benefits: including health insurance, life assurance and death in service
- Early finish on Fridays supporting your work life balance
- Family-friendly work options to suit your personal circumstances
- Training and career development opportunities to build your skills and progression
- Collaborative environment where procurement is central to operational performance, and teamwork drives results
- Practical, customer-focused culture: approachable, commercially aware colleagues with advanced technical skills and a strong focus on continuous improvement
- Exposure to end-to-end operations: understand how decisions in procurement influence manufacturing, supply chain and client delivery, giving you a broader operational perspective
- Autonomy and responsibility: take ownership of projects and initiatives, without the bureaucracy often found in larger organisations
- Securing supply of raw materials, components, MRO and subcontract services in line with budgets and project schedules
- Monitoring and managing inventory to maintain accuracy and minimise excess or obsolete stock
- Negotiating with suppliers on cost, lead times and delivery performance
- Collaborating with Sales, Design and Stores to align procurement with operational requirements
- Tracking and reporting on purchase orders, production progress and supply chain performance
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and scheduling
- Undertaking any other duties as required by the department or business
- In order to be considered for this role you should have proven experience in a similar Buyer, Scheduler or purchasing role within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Understanding of supply chain management, scheduling and inventory control is expected
- Competence with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (including Excel)
- Proactive, detail-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
- On time in full delivery: ability to manage the timely flow of materials for production
- Supplier relationship management: ability to manage supplier relationships
- Stakeholder communication: ability to communicate effectively to a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Organisation: strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
- Negotiation: commercially aware with good negotiation skills
- Analysis and Reporting: ability to interpret data to solve problems
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