Role: Procurement Manager – Temporary – Lisburn
Job Overview
VANRATH are assisting our client, a large scale manufacturer, in their search for a Procurement Manager to join the team on an initial temporary contract. This position will lead purchasing operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Those with a proven background in supply chain management are encouraged to apply.
* Salary: £45,000-£50,000
* Temporary
* Monday to Friday, with early Friday finish!
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures to optimise efficiency and maximise purchasing power.
* Negotiate favourable contracts with suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and periodic reviews.
* Maintain stock control and audit systems to meet production, delivery targets, and business objectives.
* Oversee goods-inwards and storage operations for efficiency, safety, and optimal space utilisation.
* Maintain and monitor the central materials budget to control purchasing costs effectively.
* Analyse customer schedules, forecast material requirements, and provide purchase orders to suppliers.
* Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety regulations while driving continuous improvement.
* Lead and develop staff to maintain high performance, training, and motivation standards.
* Support IT system improvements and implement operational enhancements.
Criteria
The ideal candidate must meet one of the following qualification and experience criteria:
* Option 1: Degree/Diploma Route
o Degree or Diploma in Business Studies, Economics, or Computing.
o Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a purchasing role.
Option 2: Experience Route
o At least 15 years’ experience as a Buyer in a Manufacturing Company.
o Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including:
+ Mathematics & IT – Grade B or higher.
Option 3: Professional Qualification Route
o Chartered Membership of the Institute of Procurement and Supply.
o Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in purchasing.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier negotiations, and cost control within a manufacturing environment.
For further information on this job, or any other Procurement role in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat today. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.