Buyer

Element Materials Technology; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking a Buyer to join their Procurement Operations Team in Edinburgh. The role involves managing vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of procurement experience and strong analytical skills, with a focus on delivering tangible results. Hybrid working options are available, promoting a balance between office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of procurement experience.
• Relevant experience is prioritized over formal qualifications.
• Experience in tendering and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage key vendors, negotiate contracts, and deliver savings.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain excellent administration skills.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Degree or CIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office: Excel

Microsoft Office: Outlook

Job description

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Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Buyer to join our team based in Edinburgh. We are looking for a self-motivated, well-organised and hardworking individual who can work well as part of a team, be confident dealing with internal customers / colleagues and have experience in dealing with suppliers across the fleet function.

The buyer should have previous experience across general procurement services with a range of category experience. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team ensuring processes & procedures are adhered to and high standards upheld. This role sits within the Procurement Operations Team and reports directly to the Procurement Manager.

Hybrid working available for this role: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.

Responsibilities

• Manage key vendors, negotiate contracts, and deliver savings.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proactive stakeholder and vendor management.
• Good analytical and reporting experience.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain excellent administration skills (Microsoft Office: Excel & Outlook).
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Effective communication and professional manner.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Be an effective team player and communicator.

Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of procurement experience.
• Degree or CIPS qualification preferred, but relevant experience is most important.
• Experience in tendering and analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the business.
• Enjoy responsibility and delivering tangible savings and results.

Company Overview

Element is a leading testing, inspection, and certification company with over 9,000 employees across 270 sites in 30 countries. Our purpose is to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’ by ensuring product safety, compliance, and quality.

We foster a culture of growth, development, and integrity, empowering employees to take charge of their careers.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, race, religion, or other characteristics.

If you need an accommodation to apply, please email [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Public Safety, International Trade and Development