Buyer
Qualitrol
Oversee purchasing, inventory control, vendor and supply chain management
28 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Electrical Grid
Role
What you would be doing
sustainability
inventory control
logistics negotiation
cost management
supplier selection
stock management
- Leading sustainability initiatives within the procurement process, including sourcing eco-friendly materials and evaluating suppliers’ environmental impact.
- Controls inventory levels, quality and costs associated with purchasing these items.
- Participates in negotiating Logistics management and contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and quality specifications.
- Inventory and Cost management (making sure we are not paying too much, managing overstock and obsolete products, and creating projects to drive savings in the business).
- Participates in the supplier selection process, including conducting due diligence, evaluating bids, and making quality, price and capability recommendations.
- Ensures that all goods, supplies, and inventory needed for the business to operate are ordered and kept in stock.
What you bring
erp
ms office
cips
supply chain
vendor management
analytical
- Ability to work with a wide range of people at varying levels across the organization.
- Impeccable attention to detail .
- Analytical thinking.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems.
- Strong customer and solution focused.
- Conflict management and managing challenging relationships.
- Knowledge of problem-solving and continuous improvements.
- Knowledge of working in a manufacturing environment.
- Low-cost region sourcing knowledge.
- Vendor management (On-time delivery, Spend, Quotes, Quality, Projects, and supply chain issues).
- Electronics and metalwork sourcing knowledge.
- Effective planning and organizational skills
- Comprehensive understanding of MS Office packages.
- Commercial and financial acumen.
- CIPS qualification advantageous but not essential.
- Supply Chain management (risk management, managing issues in the market, lead time, obsolescence, and order quantity management).
- Full time, Set Schedule: Working at Qualitrol, you will have a regular Monday to Friday 37.5-hour work week working Mon-Thurs 08:00 – 16:30, Fri 08:00 – 13:30
- Excellent benefits package: Twenty-five days paid time off, Eight Public holidays, Pension, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and enhanced parental leave.
- Fun Activities: Enjoy taking part in community service efforts, team-building activities, and more! Who said you can’t have fun at work?
- Stability: Join an organization with a history of longevity and providing continuous growth opportunities in Northern Ireland.
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Company
Overview
40+ Countries
Global Presence
Provides innovative solutions for predictive maintenance to clients across the globe.
- Founded to enhance the performance and reliability of industrial assets through advanced monitoring technologies.
- Specializes in providing intelligent solutions for real-time data analysis to improve operational efficiency.
- Works across multiple industries, including energy, utilities, and manufacturing, focusing on asset performance management.
- Either products such as sensors, monitoring systems, and software to track and optimize critical equipment.
- Recognized for its cutting-edge technologies that prevent unplanned downtimes and extend asset life.
- Partnered with major power, utility, and manufacturing companies to safeguard high-value assets and reduce operational risks.
- We build extraordinary teams for extraordinary results
- Customer success inspires our innovation
- Kaizen is our way of life
- We compete for shareholders
- In our daily work, we are fact‑based, data‑driven associates focused on real results
- Fast‑paced and challenging work environment
- Outstanding contributions expected to align with high expectations of customers, Fortive, and shareholders
- Completed ISO 14001 environmental surveillance audit at Belfast facility, indicating strong environmental management system
- Committed to compliance with applicable environmental regulations
- Drives continuous improvement of environmental performance
- Provides monitoring solutions for offshore wind substations to support renewable energy and grid decarbonization
74% Employee
Employee Recommendation Rate
74% of employees would recommend the company to a friend, based on Glassdoor reviews.
4.2/5 Rating
Diversity & Inclusion Score
The company has a 4.2-star diversity and inclusion rating on Glassdoor.
- Men’s satisfaction rating (3.9) slightly higher than overall; women’s satisfaction not separately listed.
- Global cross-functional teams expose employees to multiple cultures.
- Early Career Leadership Program encourages diverse career tracks and risk-taking.
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