Scientific Buyer
- By JobCentre Online NI
- Wed 29 December 2021
- Updated on Sun 27 March 2022
Job location: Co. Antrim
Salary: To be confirmed.
Hours: 40
Worktime: 8.40am - 5.20pm. Days to be confirmed.
Closing date: 20/01/2022
Employer: Randox Laboratories
Business: Randox Laboratories
Address: 55 Diamond Road
Crumlin
Postcode: BT29 4QY
Telephone: 028 94422413
Email: recruitment@randox.com
Website: randox.getgotjobs.co.uk/
Job Duties: Buyers are responsible for purchasing products and services from suppliers, which offer value for money, quality service and sustainability.The role requires support of the departmental strategic objectives and progression of our preferred suppliers.This role involves negotiating; the ordering of materials, notably scientific products and components for our R&D and manufacturing divisions, ensuring the inventory status is maintained to provide continued production, while abiding by principles of lean management. This role will also require communicating regularly with suppliers to ensure on time delivery of goods and expected quality within specification. Preparing and issuing quotation requests, carrying out quotation analysis and evaluation; negotiating with suppliers whilst monitoring cost and exploring and implementing cost reduction opportunities.You will have the opportunity to manage and build relationships with suppliers across a diverse spend portfolio.
Qualifications / Experience: Essential Skills and Experience:Qualified to degree level (at least 2:1) in a Science related disciplineScientific background (similar role or laboratory focused)Strong interpersonal and team working skillsThe ability to work accurately and to tight deadlinesExcellent communication skills both written and oralProficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel and PowerPointBe driven and self-motivatedDesirable Criteria:Experience of sourcing suppliersCIPS qualified or working towardsExperience of conducting negotiations
Application Method: Copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://randox.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/2de7a00f-d51a-4a7c-983e-81f4f5590b61
REF: 22N/SCBY