Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Buyer in Glasgow to join their expanding team. The role involves ensuring timely procurement and enhancing supplier relationships while adhering to best practices in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have relevant purchasing experience and strong communication skills, supporting the company's growth in the competitive market.

Benefits

32 days holiday, increasing to 36

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Company sick pay

Employee discount programme

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a purchasing environment.
• Experience in sectors using purchasing software.
• Strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental considerations.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement of goods/services to meet performance targets.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
• Deliver cost and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Tools

Purchasing Software

Microsoft Office

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 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 procurement policies and 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 for specified electrical category 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 electrical innovations, products and services that are available.
• Dealing with queries from both internal and external parties.
• Manage safety in-line with company policy.

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience within a role in similar sectors using purchasing software.
• 2 years' experience in a purchasing environment.
• Computer literacy and strong skills in Microsoft Office products.
• A good Team player however can work unsupervised when required.
• A strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental considerations.
• A desire to facilitate and embrace Continuous Improvement within the business.
• Good communication skills verbal, written and via email.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes and procedures.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package, including:

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Salary sacrifice - (Annual leave purchase & cycle to work).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave.
• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).
• Employee discount programme.

How to Apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit an updated CV to the WGM recruitment team for review.

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

Benefits

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme