Buyer – Maternity Cover

Job Description:

Position:                                  Buyer (Maternity Cover)

Location :                                Campsie, Northern Ireland        

Reporting to :                          Senior Buyer

Working Hours:                       39.75 hours per week

Employment Type:                  Fixed Term Maternity Cover, Full-Time  

Here at Terex, we are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. It’s an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector – come join us!

We have an exciting roadmap ahead for new products, services, production capacity and business expansion. We currently have opportunities for a Buyer / Planner position for a fixed term maternity cover contract at our Campsie site.

What’s in it for you

• Excellent total compensation package to include competitive salary, free health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free car-parking.
• Earn extra cash via our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.
• Perks @ work – offering you a wide range of discounts and offers on restaurants, cafes, hotels, gyms, retailers, day excursions, supporting our local businesses and communities.
• Access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for scheduling the flow of production parts from domestic and international suppliers to meet daily production demands.  This will be achieved through the effective scheduling, ordering and expediting of parts to achieve an optimum level of inventory to efficiently support production.

The successful applicant will be able to:

• Schedule flow of Production parts to meet daily Production demand.
• Interpret and implement Sales and Operational Plans
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, developing and maintaining successful supplier relationships.
• Release of orders to the supplier network based on current demand.
• Provide supplier forecasts based on latest S&OP information.
• Push for improved Supplier performance and challenge to reduce supplier lead times.
• Provide analysis and suggest actions on current stock holding in relation to existing E&O reports.
• Work with suppliers to help them support our Production/Quality expectations with view to cost reduction opportunities.
• Manage supplier Engineering Change pricing, scheduling and implementation.
• Issue and Management of Tenders, Resourcing and Cost Saving Projects.
• Support Production and attend morning lineside meeting as part of Manufacturing Area Teams.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the Purchasing Manager

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Material Planning/Purchasing
• Demonstrate proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impact.
• Demonstrate experience of SAP, Oracle or other MRP systems
• Good problem-solving skills and self-motivated
• Strong Communication Skills both verbal and written.
• Good IT skills with demonstrable experience of MS Office especially MS Excel Intermediate Level

Desirable Criteria

• Experience operating in an engineering environment.
• CIPS Qualified or equivalent may also be advantageous.
• Demonstrate examples of Cost Savings Projects and Tender experience
• Educated to HND Level in a relevant discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highest level of integrity, respect, honesty and trust
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Good Business Acumen
• Self-motivated with high energy to drive for results.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and take a lead role on projects.
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines in Manufacturing Environment
• Negotiation skills
• Customer focus
• Dependable and committed.    
• Drive for results.
• Excellent listening skills

All applicants must demonstrate through their application form how they meet the criteria for the position All applicants must demonstrate through their application form how they meet the criteria for the position applied for.

We reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage, if required.

Terex reserve the right to enhance the criteria for shortlisting purposes if required.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

What’s Next

• Click on ‘Apply’ to complete the online application form.

TEREX is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.