Buyer

Dover; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their supply chain management team in Glasgow. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the continuous supply of materials and subcontract services, supporting the production of innovative mechanical components. Your analytical skills and decision-making abilities will drive improvements in supplier performance and inventory management. This dynamic position offers a collaborative work environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success in delivering cleaner energy solutions. Join a company that values professional development and fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Welfare Offerings

Collaborative Company Culture

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in purchasing or materials planning required.
• Experience in an engineering background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and subcontract orders to support production.
• Measure and communicate supplier performance for continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve material shortages proactively.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Supplier Performance Management

Collaboration

Education

HND or CIPS Level 3

2 years experience in purchasing or materials planning

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Working for Dover Precision Components as an experienced Buyer, you will be a key member of the supply chain management team at our main European manufacturing facility in Polmadie, Glasgow. You will be responsible for ensuring the continuous supply of direct and indirect materials and also specialist subcontract services to support all departments in the timely production of our range of mechanical, engineered bearings and seals, whilst taking consideration of the total cost of ownership and inventory turns, to support the company cash flow.

What You Will Bring

• Relevant qualification such as HND, CIPS Level 3 required or have a minimum of 2 years related experience in purchasing or materials planning
• Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced, cross-functional environment
• Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organisational lines
• Experience working within an engineering background (desirable)
• Must be proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, MS project, etc.)
• Knowledge of supplier performance management practices, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics

What You Will Do

• Act upon the ERP requirements and Kanban levels for assigned commodities, generating and adjusting purchase orders and/or subcontract orders to support production schedules
• Input, maintain and adjust records or transactions to ensure system validity
• Objectively measure and communicate supplier performance to support supply chain continuous improvement efforts, interfacing with Suppliers, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, and Engineering to quickly resolve quality, delivery or cost issues
• Consistently apply purchasing policies, procedures, and processes
• Conduct minor contract negotiations and gather information to provide input on larger contracts
• Manage loading and retrieving of legal and compliance documents into applicable storage systems
• Proactively identify and take appropriate corrective action to prevent material shortages, expediting materials as required and providing accurate material status information to other departments and site management
• Drive increased inventory turns, reduced cycle times, and improved Customer OTD by developing, implementing, and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanban cards, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments
• Manage invoice queue and works with suppliers to resolve past due invoices

Dover Precision Components design and manufacture mission-critical equipment and components, supporting cleaner energy solutions through our brand portfolio consisting of Cook Compression, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy and hold market leading positions globally within power & energy, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing industry sectors.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC #SWE

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.