Buyer

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland, for the second consecutive year in the “Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have a career opportunity for a Buyer within our Purchasing Department.

What does this team do?

Our purchasing department plays a vital role in ensuring the success of Randox Group, through sourcing and acquiring variety of goods required to ensure positive outcome to our clients and customers. They do this by undertaking efficient acquisition and procurement of goods and services. 

Location: Randox Laboratories, 55 Diamond Road, Crumlin, BT29 4QY.

Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent.

Working Hours/Flexibility: 40 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 5.30pm and 8am to 1pm on a Friday.

What does the role involve?
This role is tasked with the buying operations within the purchasing department, ensuring that all orders are placed and received on time in accordance with stand procedures and departmental requirements.

• Preparation and placing of supplier orders.
• Ensuring all incoming goods are delivered on time
• Sourcing of potential new suppliers.
• Providing/cross-checking of supplier invoices against orders placed.
• Maintenance of accurate purchasing records.
• Ensuring all incoming goods are delivered on time.
• Maintenance of service contracts.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and establish price structures
• Generating and following up of supplier corrective action requests
• Hiring of sub contractors
• Developing and maintaining strong lines of communication with other Randox departments

Essential criteria:

• Awareness of principles of lean manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel to meet suppliers/customers
• previous experience in a Buyer position
• UK Driving license.
• Eligibility to work within the UK.

Desirable:

• Charted Institute of purchasing qualification.
• Auditing experience
• Training in six sigma
• Understanding of Total Quality Management.
• Placement experience.
• Working knowledge of Health and safety requirements
• .Knowledge of inventory systems like SAGE
• Qualified to degree level in Life Science or Business-related subject.

How do I apply?
Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review. The application process takes less than 1 minute. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants.