Buyer

RSE; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Buyer to enhance their Procurement & Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, oversee stock efficiently, and ensure optimal purchasing strategies that align with business goals. This role provides a unique opportunity to advance in a dynamic environment within the UK's water industry. Join a team driving innovative solutions in engineering, ensuring quality and efficiency in procurement decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers.
• Ability to analyze price trends effectively.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between suppliers and internal departments.
• Manage supplier relationships and oversee stock management.
• Produce reports and analyze market trends.

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Through our strategic growth plans, our Procurement & Supply Chain department are now looking for a Buyer to join us on a permanent basis in our Cumbernauld facility. You will be working within an established team, taking responsibility for aiding in the delivery of the best buying strategies for the business, ensuring that the most appropriate goods and services are selected on the basis of price, quality, delivery times and service support. You will have the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a team aiding the UKs most innovative engineering business in the water industry.

Some of Your Key Duties Include :

• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
• Managing and maintaining supplier relationships
• Overseeing the management of stocks and materials to maximise business efficiency
• Checking price trends and their impact on future activities
• Developing market knowledge and contacts for new products and services
• Identifying potential suppliers
• Producing reports and statistics where requested
• Keeping supplier catalogues and files and using them as reference for the future
• Checking cost, quality and levels of service
• Attending meetings and trade events as necessary

What Do You Need?

Previous experience in a supply chai...