Senior Buyer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Lusona Consultancy

Lusona Consultancy

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client is a leading engineering firm with a global client base, who are currently looking to recruit an experienced procurement professional to their team.

Working within a small purchasing team you shall have a leading role, and will have a wide remit, including but not limited to;

Ensuring that all materials are purchased to the correct specification, competitively priced and delivered on time to meet the manufacturing plan
Placing complex orders with the strategic offshore suppliers
Managing Supplier Relationships, through annual reviews and onsite visits
Continually identify and develop suppliers for low cost sourcing in other markets
Ensuring project budgets v's costs are constantly reviewed and achieved
Mentoring and developing the team
Continually reviewing the processes and procedures within the team to improve efficiencies and achieve success

Experience and knowledge for the role;

Proven procurement experience within mechanical engineering is essential
Able to read and understand engineering drawings
Experience of purchasing a wide range of engineering products
Experience of international purchasing from low cost sources and importing both using ocean and air freight
Strong influencing and negotiating skills
Experience of managing a team and driving a culture of teamwork and success
Comfortable in working a fastpaced changing environment
MCIPS qualified or working towards completion

Given the global nature of te role, it is expected that there will be occasional International Travel with the role.