Buyer

We Are Zenith; Westhill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Zenith in Westhill, UK is seeking a capable Buyer to support daily purchasing activities across our global operations. You will work with requestors, internal departments and suppliers to source goods and services needed to keep operations running smoothly.

The role rewards practical procurement experience, strong communication and the ability to balance competing priorities while adhering to company processes and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, procurement or related supply chain role.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative and customer-focused.
• Experience using an ERP or purchasing system; Oracle familiarity advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and purchasing activity; seek cost-effective solutions.
• Review requisitions, specs and RFQ for completeness and governance.
• Keep stakeholders informed of requisition progress and issues.
• Use approved suppliers and consolidate orders to reduce transactions.
• Review and negotiate supplier quotations for best cost, quality, delivery.
• Progress open requisitions and meet deadlines with stakeholders.
• Resolve purchasing and delivery issues, including invoice discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Project Management, Logistics, Contracts, Operations, Finance and Expediting.
• Follow quality, health & safety, environmental and security requirements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiation

ERP systems

Communication skills

Tools

ERP system

Job description

We are looking for a Buyer to support purchasing activity for a global operational business based in Westhill. You will help teams source the goods and services required to support day-to-day operations, working with requestors, internal departments and suppliers across a global supply chain. The role would suit someone with practical buying or procurement experience who is organised, customer-focused and comfortable balancing competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and purchasing activity, seeking cost-effective solutions and suitable alternatives where appropriate.
• Review requisitions, specifications and requests for quotation to ensure completeness and compliance with company procedures and governance.
• Keep stakeholders informed of requisition progress, delivery status and any issues requiring attention.
• Use approved suppliers and purchasing agreements, consolidating orders where practical to reduce unnecessary transactions.
• Review and negotiate supplier quotations to achieve the best balance of cost, quality and delivery.
• Progress open requisitions, manage workload effectively and meet agreed deadlines while maintaining regular communication with stakeholders.
• Assist with resolving purchasing and delivery issues, including invoice discrepancies, short deliveries and other supply-related queries.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Project Management, Logistics, Contracts, Operations, Finance and Expediting teams.
• Follow applicable quality, health & safety, environmental and security requirements, while supporting colleagues in understanding purchasing processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Practical experience within buying, procurement or a related supply chain role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to review purchasing requests accurately, organise competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence working with suppliers and discussing quotations or commercial options.
• Experience using an ERP or purchasing system. Familiarity with Oracle, OEM suppliers or global supply chains would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Adaptable, proactive and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry-specific experience is welcomed but not essential. We are keen to hear from candidates with transferable procurement experience from a range of sectors.