Senior Buyer
What you will do
The Senior Buyer will report to the JCI/Security Products Operations Director and is responsible for supporting day-to-day operational purchasing needs in collaboration with 3rd-party manufacturing partners. This role includes overseeing purchasing requirements for our R&D facility in Belfast and select partner R&D locations in North America, as well as facilitating inbound and outbound shipments.
How you will do it
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Processing purchase orders using Sage and Ariba.
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Managing orders on supplier online portals.
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Handling internal order processing from the Distribution Centre and obtaining pricing using SAP.
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Receipt and validation of purchase orders/material requisitions.
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Oversight and reporting of Material Request processes on SharePoint.
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Resolving invoice queries on platforms such as Ariba and Basware.
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Facilitating out-of-cycle payments when needed.
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Collaborating with vendors and the Accounts Payable team to address payment issues.
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Ensuring vendors are enabled on Ariba and assisting with invoice uploads.
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Setting up new vendors and maintaining vendor information in Sage and Ariba.
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Coordinating global shipments and adhering to trade compliance standards.
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Assisting with customs clearance and maintaining shipment documentation.
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Conducting monthly audits for customs clearance compliance.
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Managing spend requests through 3rd-party manufacturing partners.
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Processing goods inward and distributing goods within the Belfast R&D facility.
What we look for
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
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Master’s degree or certifications such as Six Sigma, PMP, or Lean preferred.
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4+ years in a demanding purchasing role, with hands-on procurement or buying experience.
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Experience in ERP systems and process optimization.
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Background in purchasing within the Electro/Mechanical industry.
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Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of profit margins, market trends, and financial accounting.
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Negotiation & Influencing: Ability to secure favourable terms, manage contract disputes, and build long-term vendor relationships.
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Systems Proficiency: Advanced IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and experience with supply chain or ERP software (e.g., SAGE, SAP, Ariba).
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Communication Skills: Excellent analytical and communication abilities, ensuring clear and effective interaction with teams and vendors.
This position not only demands expertise in procurement practices but also a proactive approach to improving processes and fostering collaboration across diverse teams and organizational levels, aligning with JCI's principles of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
