UK Buyer

A-Gas; Portbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas solutions company based in Portbury is looking for a Procurement Manager to oversee the indirect procurement process. The role entails managing purchases, supplier relationships, and supporting procurement activities across Europe. Ideal candidates will have GCSE qualifications and experience in purchasing administration, along with computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. This position offers opportunities for initiative and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level including English and Maths.
• Proven experience in purchasing administration.
• Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the UK indirect procurement process.
• Support purchasing activities across all A-Gas Europe businesses.

Skills

Purchasing administration

Problem solving

Computer literacy (Word and Excel)

Initiative

Education

GCSE including English and Maths

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

This role will manage all aspects of the UK indirect procurement process (consumable stocks and other categories of service and supply as required) including purchasing, order management, sourcing, tendering, contract implementation, administration, and management, and supplier relationship management, as required. It will also support purchasing activities across all A‑Gas Europe businesses as required.

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level including English and Maths
• Proven experience in purchasing administration
• Computer literate able to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Taking the initiative at every opportunity
• Strong problem solver

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Buyer role in a production environment
• Attained or working towards CIPS qualification level 4
• Experience of ERP systems
• Second language (German, Dutch, Italian)