Trainee Buyer

Job Overview

As a Trainee Buyer in the Procurement Department, you will work closely with other Buyers to source the right materials at the right time enabling us to meet our Customer orders on time. You will receive on the job training, in addition to external development opportunities to give you the skills you need to be a successful Buyer. You will learn about material sourcing, supplier management, stock control and how to ensure we maintain high standards of Quality with our suppliers. You will get the opportunity to work with multiple departments internally and liaise with suppliers globally.

Main Activities/Tasks

• Order placement and delivery of materials in a timely, compliant and cost-effective manner to meet manufacturing schedule and Customer delivery performance
• Following initial training, manage a number of suppliers ensuring on time in full delivery of materials to the standards required
• Participate in meetings with other Buyers and Suppliers to develop skills & knowledge
• Support Vendor Approval and adhere to Change Control process
• Liaise with internal stakeholders in other departments to minimise the risk of interruption to supply – ensure timely communication at all times
• Work with suppliers and cross-functionally within Norbrook to ensure optimum stock levels in line with current inventory model
• Undertake training to develop procurement skills to become a successful Buyer

Skills and abilities that will help you succeed in this role:

• Can do attitude
• Empathy and ability to listen
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks
• Confidence to take ownership of own workload
• Capability to engage team peers and internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to work cross functionally
• Intermediate in MS Office Suite (particularly Excel)
• Familiarity with basic regulatory requirements associated with pharmaceutical products is of an advantage.

Essential Criteria:

• Good communication skills.
• Highly numerate and strong IT skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Resilient team player with a strong Customer (internal & external) focus.
• Ability to undertake external training where required, which may include study in your own time.

Duration: Fixed Term Contract, 9 months

Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.
• We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time.
• This role is based on a site that produces penicillin and as such, would not be suitable for those with a penicillin allergy.

Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk

Norbook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.