Enable job alerts via email!
Generate a tailored resume in minutes
Land an interview and earn more. Learn more
KAEFER UK & Ireland is seeking a Buyer for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Jarrow. This role focuses on procurement within the Supply Chain team, emphasizing accuracy and efficiency in securing goods and services, and requires excellent communication and negotiation skills.
KAEFER UK and Ireland
Count on us.
Job title: Buyer
Location: Jarrow Head Office
Contract type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Buyer to join our Procurement team on a 6 month fixed term contract basis. You will be working within the Supply Chain team to support KAEFER in achieving our mission to be most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.
The primary focus of this role is to procure goods and services quickly and accurately to ensure operations are maintained across the business with a focus on QCD.
How you will make an impact
What you will bring
Essential:
Desirable:
Why KAEFER?
Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.
KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.
The company has thirteen operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.
KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 32,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.
We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work - after all when it counts, count on us!
Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day – they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability.
Salary and benefits
The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits:
Financial benefits
Work life balance
Health, Happiness and Family
Learning & Development
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable.