Buyer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Contract Scotland

Contract Scotland

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Has there ever been a better time to explore procurement & supply-chain career opportunities, within the Scottish market? Do you want to work for one of UK's most reputable and largest Hire companies, who are known as being a great employer? Our client currently has a great opportunity for a Buyer to join their team based in Glasgow City Centre.

With over 50 years' experience, this family owned business pride themselves on investing, growing and developing their employees for future progression within the business.

As a Buyer as part of this role, your responsibility will include however will not be limited to:

Issue pricing documents to relevant suppliers to meet requirements
Evaluate tender returns
Conducting final negotiations with selected suppliers
Raise Purchase Orders for all Materials and Plant Hire on selected systems in line with company policies and procedures
Liaise with stakeholders to assist with the resolution of supply issues as and when required
Work with and advise Project Teams on material specifications and alternatives where appropriate
Provide regular reports on procurement betterment and supplier performance
Attend Project Meetings as required
Monitor and maintain vendor database to ensure that it contains up to date details of available suppliers
Manage relationships and Supply Chain agreements with selected suppliers, including renewal; performance; spend; strengths; weaknesses and opportunities
Monitor the supply market to identify potential new suppliers and products and meet with suppliers to understand their product offerings
Focus on exceeding minimum service expectations by delivering an agile, value adding service with a deep understanding of customer requirements, technical competence, functional knowledge and process efficiency
Investigate and support the resolution of supplier invoice queries

What you need to apply:

Experience of procurement and the purchasing of materials within the construction
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
You must have an ability to problem solve as well as being able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standard of work
You will also come with excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide cost analysis.
Commercial awareness and excellent organisational skills

Benefits include: