GREENVILLE IDC LIMITEDPURCHASING MANAGER
Location: Northern Ireland
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Reporting to: Managing Director / Operations Director
An opportunity to join Greenville IDC Limited
Greenville IDC Limited is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Purchasing Manager to take responsibility for the company's purchasing and procurement activities.
This is an important role within the business, with responsibility for ensuring that materials, components, products and services are purchased at the right quality, price and time to support production and customer requirements.
The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, monitor purchasing performance and work closely with production, engineering, stores, finance and senior management.
We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and confident negotiating with suppliers, while also having the ability to develop effective long-term supplier relationships.
THE ROLE
As Purchasing Manager, you will take ownership of the company's purchasing function and ensure that procurement activities support the operational and commercial objectives of Greenville IDC Limited.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Procurement
- Manage the day-to-day purchasing function.
- Purchase materials, components, equipment, consumables and services in line with business requirements.
- Review purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders.
- Ensure materials are available to meet production and customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor outstanding purchase orders and supplier delivery dates.
- Identify and resolve purchasing and supply issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
- Ensure purchasing procedures are followed consistently.
Supplier Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Identify, evaluate and approve new suppliers where appropriate.
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, pricing and delivery.
- Conduct regular supplier reviews.
- Address supplier performance issues and agree corrective actions.
- Develop alternative sources of supply to reduce dependency and supply-chain risk.
- Maintain an approved supplier list.
Commercial Negotiation
- Negotiate competitive pricing and commercial terms.
- Review supplier quotations and compare alternatives.
- Negotiate payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities and delivery arrangements.
- Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs without compromising quality or service.
- Monitor market pricing and material cost movements.
- Support management with purchasing and cost analysis.
Stock & Inventory
- Work closely with stores and production to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Help minimise excess, obsolete and slow-moving stock.
- Monitor material requirements and purchasing demand.
- Support stock forecasting and planning.
- Identify potential shortages and take proactive action.
- Assist with inventory optimisation and working-capital management.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an experienced purchasing or procurement professional who can take ownership of the purchasing function and deliver measurable commercial value to the business.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer or similar position.
- Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, construction or industrial environment.
- Strong supplier negotiation skills.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of purchasing costs.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing supplier performance.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and purchasing/ERP systems.
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- A proactive approach to identifying cost savings and improving processes.
Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP/business management system would be advantageous.
WHAT YOU WILL BRINGCommercial Focus
You will understand that effective purchasing is about more than simply obtaining the lowest price. You will balance cost, quality, delivery, reliability and supplier performance to achieve the best overall commercial outcome.
Negotiation
You will be confident negotiating with suppliers and challenging pricing, lead times and commercial terms where appropriate.
Supplier Relationships
You will develop professional, long-term relationships with key suppliers while maintaining appropriate commercial standards.
Planning
You will anticipate purchasing requirements and work proactively with production and operations to prevent shortages and delays.
Attention to Detail
Accuracy is essential. You will ensure that purchase orders, pricing, quantities, delivery dates and supplier information are correctly maintained.
Problem Solving
When supply-chain problems arise, you will take ownership and work quickly to identify solutions.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Your performance will be measured against key purchasing and procurement objectives, including:
- Purchasing cost savings and cost avoidance.
- Supplier delivery performance.
- Supplier quality performance.
- Availability of materials and components.
- Reduction of purchasing and supply-chain issues.
- Stock levels and inventory efficiency.
- Supplier payment and commercial terms.
- Development of alternative suppliers.
- Accuracy of purchasing information.
- Continuous improvement of purchasing processes.
WHY JOIN GREENVILLE IDC LIMITED?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in the development of the company's purchasing and supply-chain function.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Take ownership of the purchasing function.
- Develop and improve supplier relationships.
- Deliver measurable cost savings.
- Develop a strong and resilient supplier base.
- Influence purchasing strategy and processes.
- Work closely with senior management and operational teams.
- Make a direct contribution to the company's profitability and growth.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEEssential
- Proven purchasing/procurement experience.
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
- Experience managing suppliers.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good Microsoft Office/Excel skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple departments.
Desirable
- CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS.
- Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Experience with Sage 200 or another ERP system.
- Experience managing international suppliers.
- Experience with import/export purchasing.
- Knowledge of supply-chain management.
- Experience with stock control and inventory optimisation.
- Experience implementing purchasing cost-saving initiatives.
WORKING WITH THE TEAM
The Purchasing Manager will work closely with:
- Managing Director / Senior Management
- Operations and Production
- Engineering
- Stores and Warehouse
- Finance
- Sales and Customer Service
- Quality
- External suppliers and service providers
The role will require strong cross-functional communication to ensure that purchasing decisions support the wider needs of the business.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary: Competitive and dependent upon experience and qualifications
Pay: £29,752.79-£59,490.59 per year
Work Location: In person
