Job type: Permanent Location: Wrightbus Closing date: Tuesday 04 Mar 2025 08:00 The Job Summary: Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We are looking for a strong communicator and problem solver who can meet tight deadlines and work together as a team. We are recruiting for a Commodity Buyer who will supply materials at the optimum acquisition cost ensuring quality standards are maintained and departmental goals achieved. The Role: Responsible for maintaining the material cost on the Bill of Materials for all products within the commodities you are responsible for and ensuring costs are less than the current sales quotation per contract. Responsible for issuing requests for quotation (RFQ's) for any new parts added to the Bill of Materials within the allotted components. To manage the engineering process, to purchase new parts and ensure the suppliers are supplying to the correct revisions of drawings. Liaise with supplier on delivery key performance indicators - such as shortages, quality & invoice queries. To actively contribute to achieving departmental goals and objectives. Relating to supplier reduction and cost reductions. To actively contribute to New Product Introduction projects. Source new suppliers for items within the allocated commodities. Discuss with suppliers to achieve optimum batch sizes and hence reduce costs. To analyse the cost of manufacture of parts considering the cost of raw materials, labour costs, machining costs to ensure the company is getting value for money from the subcontracting supply base. To compare drawings of new parts with existing parts to ensure cost increases or decreases are justified. Recover money owed from suppliers for non-performance and warranty claims. The Requirements: Degree level (or equivalent) in a Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management related discipline or 4 year's experience in a senior purchasing role. 2 years demonstratable experience of complex manufacturing environments & processes. Extensive experience of negotiation and writing supplier agreements. Demonstratable experience of cost reductions taken from idea to implementation. Knowledge of MRP systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook. Experience of interpreting and communicating Engineering drawings in the various manufacturing materials and have mechanical aptitude. Experience of processing quotation. The Benefits: 4% discretionary bonus Life Insurance Medicash scheme Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's. Free car parking Canteen Career progression Professional development Flexitime #wbstaff To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.