Engineering Buyer - 4-Day Week, On-Site

Stem Recruitment; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-Day Working Week

Private healthcare after 2 years

Generous holiday entitlement

Easy commute from Glasgow/Paisley

Job summary

STEM Recruitment Solutions partners with a leading manufacturer in Clydebank to appoint an experienced Buyer. You will manage stock and project procurement, work with engineering, stores and finance to secure timely deliveries, reduce costs and maintain stock accuracy using the ERP system Sage 200.

This on-site role offers a four-day working week, a 38-hour week, and a salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Technical buying experience in engineering/manufacturing is essential.
• Sage 200 Accounts or similar ERP system knowledge is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with suppliers.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Desirable: Electrical Switchgear or Electrical Manufacturing experience.
• Desirable: CIPS qualification.

Responsibilities

• Process stock and project orders using requisition software and BOMs.
• Source quotes, place orders, chase lead times, and negotiate to reduce costs and lead times.
• Collaborate with stores, run expediting and stock accuracy using Sage 200 ERP.
• Maintain supplier relationships and identify new suppliers.
• Attend meetings to provide procurement updates and assist accounts with queries.
• Provide daily admin tasks (filing, scanning, archiving).

Skills

Technical procurement

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Electrical industry knowledge

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Sage 200

ERP system

Job description

STEM Recruitment Solutions partners with a leading manufacturer in Clydebank to appoint an experienced Buyer. You will manage stock and project procurement, work with engineering, stores and finance to secure timely deliveries, reduce costs and maintain stock accuracy using the ERP system Sage 200.

This on-site role offers a four-day working week, a 38-hour week, and a salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.