Buyer

James Fisher and Sons plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their supply chain team in Westhill, Scotland. The Buyer will manage procurement activities for the commercial hyperbaric and defence diving product lines, ensuring efficient delivery and compliance. The ideal candidate has strong technical buying skills and experience in a high-volume procurement environment. This role offers a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an operational buyer in a high-volume procurement environment.
• Strong technical buying skills, including ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Industry experience in oil & gas or similar technical sectors is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume, low-value procurement activities.
• Collaborate effectively across departments to support business needs.
• Uphold safety, quality, and compliance in all procurement activities.

Skills

Operational buyer experience

Technical buying skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

ERP systems proficiency

Microsoft Office, Excel

Organised and deadline-driven

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

Buyer

Permanent, Full-time

Westhill, Scotland

About Us

JFD Global is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our growing supply chain team at JFD, based in Westhill. This newly created position supports our commercial hyperbaric and defence diving product lines, responding to increased operational activity and procurement volumes. Reporting to the Supply Chain Team Lead, the Buyer will manage high-volume, low-value procurement activities, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of supplier and subcontractor work packages. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness across all procurement functions

Principle Accountabilities

• Take a proactive and solution-focused approach to procurement challenges.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making under pressure.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Collaborate effectively across departments to support business needs.
• Uphold safety, quality, and compliance in all procurement activities
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as an operational buyer in a high-volume procurement environment.
• Strong technical buying skills, including the ability to interpret engineering drawings and source services such as machining and fabrication.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to manage both products and services procurement.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and adaptable.
• Industry experience in oil & gas or similar technical sectors is welcome but not essential.
• Must be eligible for BPSS clearance.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote, with flexibility.
  
  

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

JFD – part of a Global James Fisher Group

James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.

Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.

• Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
• The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
• Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.
  
  

Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here

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