Buying Manager

Based in Belfast, we are a leading provider of environmental, animal and human health solutions and a key influencer in driving health and sustainability throughout the food chain. Devenish has four manufacturing sites in the UK and four in the United States, from where they supply innovative nutritional solutions and technical expertise to producers through the farm, feed and food industry in the UK, Ireland, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Australasia and Latin America.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the successful candidate will work within our Belfast operational side to support Procurement Department.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily running of the Procurement department including:

• Negotiation of raw material purchases.
• Manage Trading portion of Devenish NWE
• Assess, negotiate & manage contracts for non-stock items / services.
• Development of good relations with the existing and new suppliers
• Facilities and utilities contract management
• Drafting, analyzing and awarding non-raw material contracts
• Negotiating price and terms & conditions
• Maintaining SLA’s within contracts
• Purchasing reporting,
• Setting task priorities
• Dealing with supplier invoice queries
• Dealing with supplier complaints
• Liaising with relevant departments

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a similar role or environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• Practical and logical approach to problem-solving with good attention to detail
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to data and information
• Proficient in all Microsoft office Packages and with strong information technology skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to show initiative, work on their own and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Good attendance, timekeeping & disciplinary record
• Full driving licence and access to a car
• Prepared to travel to various sites

Desirable Criteria:

• Relevant education for the role, Degree

What we offer:

• Based onsite in Belfast (hybrid working will be reviewed in line with training)
• 37.5 hours per week, flexibility will be required
• Salary depending on experience.
• Company matched pension scheme.
• Life Assurance
• Training and development opportunities.
• Medicash Health Cash Plan and Rewards.
• Refer a friend scheme

Devenish is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community