Buyer

Peterson; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in Aberdeen seeks a Buyer to manage procurement activities, liaise with clients offshore, and ensure quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a business degree or be CIPS qualified, alongside strong negotiation skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office. This role offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to the procurement process and enhance client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications include a Business Degree or CIPS qualification.
• Experience in a similar role is necessary.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Packages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Negotiate best purchase packages for quality and price.
• Ensure QA requirements are met with relevant goods.
• Process customer enquiries and orders efficiently.
• Source and procure non-stock materials as required.

Skills

Procurement

Customer skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Business Degree / CIPS Qualification

Tools

D365 system

Microsoft Office Packages

Job description

Buyer

Job function/Scope:

The successful candidate will be responsible for aspects of procurement related activities against clients requirements and contracts, including liaising with clients both onshore and offshore to ensure their needs are met and that supply of goods and services are to their satisfaction.

A proven record in procurement is essential with particular emphasis on sourcing of “one off purchases” to add value for all parties. Good customer skills and motivation to make a difference with a team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• To develop and maintain effective relationships with Clients Suppliers and Internal Stakeholders.
• Processing customer enquiries and orders.
• Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
• Supply expediting reports as requested.
• Ensure QA requirements are met - data sheets and test certificates to be supplied with relevant goods.
• Ensure compliance with company and client quality management system.
• Sourcing and procurement of non-stock materials for customer requirements.
• Strong sourcing skills - Ability to identify the manufacturer of the goods and source direct.
• Achieve materials delivery and process deadlines.
• Ensure customer problems or queries are resolved efficiently.
• Assist with other duties in the sales office as required.
• Ensure component, standard cost and lead time are maintained or improved.
• Ensure that all procedures are complied with and all actions are audit-able.
• Ability to work within a busy department and cope with the pressure of meeting demanding targets and working to tight deadlines.
• Phone suppliers for negotiation of quotes and to expedite orders.

Performance Measure

• Customer saving, margin enhancement, RFQ turnaround time, Client feedback.

Qualifications & Experience

• Desirable - Business Degree / CIPS Qualified or Currently training to be CIPS qualified.
• Experience with D365 system.
• Must have - Competent with Microsoft Office Packages.
• Experience in similar role.

80:20 Procurement Ltd, a Peterson company, can supply the complete range of low value consumables and 'one off' supplies. By using unique commercial models and e-commerce to improve the ordering process, we can effectively use our skills to manage the 'Tail of the Supply Chain'.

How to Apply

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