Brief Description
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! At Tricel Weston, we are looking for a talented and motivated Junior Buyer to join our team and develop your career with us. As a key member of our organisation, you will play a crucial role in managing and evaluating the supply chain process, speaking with internal and external suppliers.
We offer a collaborative and inclusive culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on exciting projects that make a real difference. If you want to develop a career within a busy, fast-paced Purchasing department, then look no further than our Junior Buyer position! This development role is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their knowledge in the field of Procurement.
Responsibilities
* To develop a full understanding of the relationship between the 4 divisions of the Tricel Group: Water, Construction, Environmental and Distribution to maximise buying efficiency.
* Ongoing review, evaluation and monitoring of the existing supply chain, suppliers, parts, products, and services to ensure continuous high performance and compliance to standards.
* Establish and drive lean and continuous improvement projects with suppliers and service providers to ensure reduction in costs and stabilization of the supply chain.
* Reduce inventory levels, lead-times, review lot sizes and delivery frequencies from Local, European, and Worldwide suppliers.
* Regularly monitor and cleanse the data on Tricel’s ERP system to ensure the data is accurate and up to date.
* Address quality issues and promptly resolve problems that arise with external and internal suppliers.
* Support introduction of new products (NPI) - liaise closely with Engineering, Quality, and production to launch new projects/products as per agreed milestones.
* Support warehouse activities – focus on space saving, smart deliveries (on time, correct paperwork, easy to handle, safety).
* Support Finance function – invoice payment/reports.
* Establish and maintain purchasing reports and KPI’s.
* Report performance results to Senior Management for review, ensuring purchasing KPI’s are achieved.
* Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Management team.
Candidate Profile
* Knowledge of the principles of modern supply chains (Post graduation diploma or cert).
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal customers;
* Project management skills advantageous;
* Good knowledge of the specific raw materials – volumes, destination, purpose;
* Fully IT proficient and working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
* Ability to prioritise workload;
* ‘Can-do’ attitude that contributes to building a positive team spirit;
* Some knowledge of the specific production processes: batching, postponement etc.
* Ability to react fast to changing circumstances.
* ERP experience.
* Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
What do we offer?
At Tricel, we care about you and your progression. As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer:
* 30 days holiday (including 8 days bank holidays)
* 5% Employer Pension Contribution
* Christmas Shutdown
* Excellent development and growth opportunities
* A supportive and collaborative culture
* A fun and dynamic work environment
* Team oriented atmosphere
* Good work/ life balance
* Opportunity to work across countries and cultures
* Employee Assistance Programme to provide wellbeing support
* Health and Wellbeing initiatives
* Mental Health First Aiders on site
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Company Events
* Employee Recognition Scheme - Quarterly Awards
About Tricel
Tricel, a family-run business, was founded in 1973 by Anne Stack and Con Stack. This year marks the company’s 50th year in business. The company began by producing products from glass-reinforced plastics (GRP). It expanded its exports and established manufacturing facilities throughout the UK and Europe by implementing a comprehensive growth strategy in the 1990s and 2000s. The Stack family leads Tricel, which provides market-leading solutions in over 50 countries. Among the markets served by the company are storage tanks, pumps, sewage treatment tanks, construction products, and lubricant distribution. With its headquarters in Killarney, the Tricel Group consists of 15 companies across Europe, including seven manufacturing facilities. The company employs more than 600 people at these locations. The company has grown domestically and internationally by manufacturing locally, exporting, partnering with local distributors, and acquiring companies that enhance its product capabilities and geographical reach. In the next five years, the company’s roadmap for growth will continue to be based on three main pillars: Customer Excellence, Innovation & Sustainability.
Tricel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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