Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Stornoway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence and maritime sector is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to enhance operational efficiency and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant degree. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on exciting projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance

Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Qualifications

• Experience in a Procurement team at a supervisor level.
• Knowledge of different types of contracts and local Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and ensure continuous supply.
• Negotiate contracts and improve business savings.
• Develop innovative procurement processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Research

Supplier Management

Operational Efficiency

Education

Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree

CIPS Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

ERP System

Job description

Company Description

Navantia UK, following its recent acquisition of Harland & Wolff's facilities, is committed to strengthening Britain's defence, maritime, and clean energy industrial capabilities. The company is poised for significant development in the renewables sector, leveraging its expanded infrastructure and expertise.

Job Description

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply issues which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required.
• Develop creative and innovative procurement processes.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Procurement team, at a supervisor level, preferably within heavy industries, marine, manufacturing or construction environment.
• Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree or proof of relevant experience.
• CIPS Qualifications or working towards (desirable).
• Knowledge of different types of contracts, any law / contract background.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Previous experience of using an ERP system.
• Knowledge of the local Supply Chain.
• Experience of dealing with the Supplier Non-Conformance process.

Additional Information

• Permanent position
• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects

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