Senior Buyer
The Senior Buyer will be a hands-on, proactive and highly organised supply chain professional responsible for purchasing, scheduling and coordinating material availability for engineered projects within a large manufacturing environment.
The role works closely with Engineering, Production, Planning and Suppliers to ensure materials, components and services are sourced, delivered and scheduled effectively to meet production targets, improve efficiency, reduce cost and support on-time delivery.
About the role
Prepare, issue and manage purchase orders for production and engineered projects.
Work with suppliers to reduce lead times, negotiate competitive costings and improve service levels.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring clear communication and expectations.
Maintain supplier data, purchase order databases and associated correspondence.
Identify and support cost-saving initiatives and stock reduction opportunities.
Assist Accounts Payable in resolving invoice variances and goods-receipting discrepancies.
Set and maintain price lists with key suppliers.
Study system requirements to determine weekly and monthly production needs.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
Monitor stock levels and schedule purchase orders to maintain adequate inventory, supporting stock takes and cycle counts as required.
Check for part shortages and recommend alternative components when necessary.
Maintain stock status reports for critical, long‑lead and production parts.
Support Engineering by coordinating part specifications and ensuring material availability.
Work closely with Engineering to understand design changes and material requirements.
Partner with Production to ensure smooth manufacturing flow and resolve bottlenecks.
Communicate effectively across departments to keep teams aligned and informed.
Participate in process‑improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality and scheduling accuracy.
Update savings trackers and relevant supply chain reporting tools.
Enforce company policies and safety expectations when interacting with plant teams.
Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and wider business needs.
What you will need
Required criteria
- 5+ years purchasing experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Experience purchasing steel, hydraulics, electrical components and fabricated items.
- Proven experience in meeting project deadlines and supporting production schedules.
- Strong planning, organisational and problem solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly detail oriented with strong follow through.
- Proficiency in Microsoft packages.
- Ability to work collaboratively with sales, engineering, planning and production teams.
- Strong judgement and decision making skills in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to analyse data, identify issues and propose solutions.
Desired criteria
- Stock taking experience within a manufacturing environment.
- CIPS qualification or equivalent is advantageous.
Astec Industries Europe Limited
Since 1985, Telestack has transformed from a small engineering firm into a global leader in mobile bulk material handling solutions by successfully exploring gaps in the market and offering bespoke engineered solutions to meet the needs of their customers. The respected company have built a leading portfolio of mobile bulk material handling equipment and now offer the widest range of mobile conveyors in the international marketplace. Offering Ship loaders, Ship Unloaders, Hopper Feeders, Truck Unloaders, Bulk Reception Feeders, Stockpiling Conveyors, Link Conveyors and Telescopic Stackers, Telestack have thousands of custom-designed global installations in a range of applications.
The Telestack Story Servicing the quarrying and aggregate, mining, port, and terminal sectors, Telestack design and manufacture their equipment from their headquarters in Omagh. Based across 2 nearby sites, Telestack have grown extensively in numbers and employ people across a range of disciplines from engineering (design, mechanical, electrical), manufacturing, fabrication, quality, supply chain, project management, aftermarket and product support, sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT and many more. In addition, their turnover has increased substantially in that short period, and they are now one of the key private employers in the locality. Utilising industry-leading software and technologies, Telestack have a track record of firsts. Their engineering team have developed concepts that have changed the nature of the sectors in which they operate. Guided by industry best practice, Telestack boast all the benefits of a large corporate company whilst maintaining the culture and ethos of a local family operation! The Telestack solutions are world-renowned, and the brand is known, respected and sought-after, by large blue-chip companies globally.
Astec Omagh Telestack was purchased in 2014 by Astec Industries – the >$1bn NASDAQ listed company who are one of America's leading manufacturers of equipment that build’s much of the world’s infrastructure. Astec boast world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers and Osborn mining products, combining their centuries of experience under the trusted Astec brand. Astec is a market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, recycling, aggregate, road building, and mining sectors. They have a strategic global focus and over the last number of years, they have invested millions in their Omagh based European facility. These investments are the foundation upon which the next phase of growth will be built upon and the team in Omagh are seeking the very best talent to join them in their journey! Ready to grow your career with a company that values innovation, ambition, and personal growth?
Our benefits
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Free parking
Cycle to work
Free work laptop
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
Social Opportunities
Annual performance review
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Senior Buyer
Since 1985, Telestack has transformed from a small engineering firm into a global leader in mobile bulk material handling solutions by successfully exploring gaps in the market and offering bespoke engineered solutions to meet the needs of their customers. The respected company have built a leading portfolio of mobile bulk material handling equipment and now offer the widest range of mobile conveyors in the international marketplace. Offering Ship loaders, Ship Unloaders, Hopper Feeders, Truck Unloaders, Bulk Reception Feeders, Stockpiling Conveyors, Link Conveyors and Telescopic Stackers, Telestack have thousands of custom-designed global installations in a range of applications.