Buyer

Energy Job Search; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Buyer based in Glasgow for a full-time contract role. You will be responsible for managing procurement processes, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals enthusiastic about building a career in procurement and who thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cross-functional teams in a project procurement environment.
• Proficient in various ERP systems.
• Self-motivated and able to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bidders' queries and select suppliers.
• Negotiate with key suppliers for better terms.
• Prepare and maintain Purchase Orders.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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We have a current opportunity for a Buyer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Glasgow.

3 days in the office; 2 days WFH each week

If interested please send cv in word and availability

Job Role

• Work in a cross functional team to coordinate bidders' queries and select the successful supplier.
• Negotiation with key suppliers for discounts, savings and advantageous terms with selected suppliers.
• Prepare and organise Procurement meetings.
• Responsible for Commercial Bid Tabs and commercial recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain Purchase Orders.
• Where possible establish Framework/Supplier Agreements
• Work with the Project team in the management of key suppliers, ensuring performance improvement and risk mitigation.
• Expedite orders and have the skills at identifying issues and proactively propose solutions.
• Contribute to the Company's Procurement KPIs.
• As required, support in the Procurement Manager with contract terminations, claims and disputes.
• Support the invoice approval process.
• Conduct a closeout review/score card of the order/supplier's performance.
• Support the logistic team.
• Undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time, in line with company objectives.
• Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety policies and procedure.
  
  

Capabilities/Competencies

• Strong administrative skills and the ability to work with robust procedures and controls.
• Experience in working in cross functional teams in a project procurement environment.
• Attention to details throughout the Purchase Order process.
• Process excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills
• Manage change
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and throughout the business’s internal teams..
• Proficiency in various ERP systems and the ability to learn new systems as required. Experience in Latis, IFS and Google suits would be an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Adherence to ethical standards in procurement practices and financial transactions.
• Self-motivated individuals who can demonstrate commitment to set tasks
• Efficiently managing time to meet project deadlines.
• Enthusiastic with an aspiration to build a career in Procurement.
  
  

For further information about this position please apply.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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