Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK engineering firm seeks a Buyer to join its Glasgow office in a hybrid role. This position involves assisting the Procurement team to deliver timely purchasing requirements and enhance supply chain performance. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in procurement and excellent communication skills. The firm fosters a diverse environment, offering 32 days of holiday, enhanced pensions, and flexible working arrangements. Be part of an innovative team dedicated to sustainable solutions and growth.

Benefits

32 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave

Employee discount programme

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years previous experience in procurement or buying roles.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Procurement team in delivering purchasing requirements.
• Build relationships with internal and external clients.
• Manage procurement responsibilities ensuring value for money.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Understanding of supply chain processes

Job description

The Vacancy

WGM have an excellent opportunity for a buyer to join the business in a hybrid working capacity based within our Glasgow office, this is an excellent opportunity to join the business as we enter a period of extensive growth.
The overall purpose of the role will involve assisting the Procurement team by ensuring the delivery of all purchasing requirements are made on-time and in full across all business streams to fully satisfy customer requirements.
You will work with existing and new suppliers to continually develop and improve supply chain flexibility and performance whilst adhering to client regulations.
Reporting to the Procurement Category Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Support delivery of WGM output and margin expectations through the procurement of goods and/or services through best practice.
• Deliver all performance targets for core external suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients internally and externally.
• Deliver cost and improvement initiatives where possible and continually striving towards more efficient and smarter ways of working.
• Promote best practice Procedures to stakeholders throughout the business.
• Produce and maintain supplier development plans including performance targets.
• Increase core competency rating as per training matrix.
• Understand the needs of the internal & external customer. Acting and providing solutions to prevent future problems arising.
• Assume end to end procurement responsibility to meet and exceed customer expectations focusing on quality, delivery on-time and ensuring value for money giving WGM the competitive edge.
• Provide and maintain accurate pricing tools and MOU's (memorandum of understanding) for core suppliers.
• Maintain supplier performance process for core suppliers.
• Industry and market feedback, advising the business of new innovations, products and services that are available.
• Dealing with queries from both internal and external parties.
• Manage safety in-line with company policies.

To be considered for this position you will have at least 1-2 years previous experience within a similar procurement or buyer role ideally within an engineering or construction environment.
You will be proficient in various Microsoft office platforms.
The ideal candidate will be a team player and be able to operate on your own without supervision.
You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and have an excellent understanding of supply train processes and procedures.

Benefits

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Salary sacrifice - (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work).
• Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave.
• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).
• Employee discount programme.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK.
We are one of the UK's leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety.
From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors.
Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks.
We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work.
When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors.
RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification.
Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals.
People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth.
We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration.
At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations.
We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.
Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.
Do you have what it takes?

An RSK Company

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme