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Job Description

Location: Astec Industries Europe Limited, 3 Bankmore Way East

Support production and organisational objectives by managing the procurement of materials, components, and services. Work closely with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely, cost‑effective, and high‑quality purchasing aligned with build schedules and departmental KPIs.

About The Role

• Raise, amend, and monitor purchase orders; maintain accurate ERP/PO data.
• Expedite open and shortage orders to avoid production delays; plan orders to align with build schedules and JIT requirements.
• Work with suppliers to reduce lead times, costs, and improve delivery/quality performance.
• Monitor vendor quality and maintain up‑to‑date supplier information.
• Arrange transportation and track deliveries to ensure timely arrival; resolve delivery or invoicing discrepancies with stores and finance.
• Interpret engineering drawings and bills of material (BOMs) when required.
• Discuss and resolve issues with defective or unacceptable materials.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and support cost‑saving and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties that support purchasing and production needs.
  
  

Skills Needed

About The Company

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.

Company Culture

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?

Required Criteria

• Minimum 2+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Epicor or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs and engineering drawings.
• Detail oriented, proactive, and adaptable to changing production or supply conditions.
  
  

Desired Criteria

• CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification.
  
  

Closing DateTuesday 24th March, 2026

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryBased on Experience