Buyer
  • Scotland,Renfrewshire
  • full-time
  • £30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
MRD Recruitment is actively looking for a Buyer to work on a permanent basis for our well-renowned engineering client, based in Govan.
Based in Govan, my client is a leading engineering company in the UK within their respective field. The successful Buyer will directly report to the Procurement Manager, and be responsible for the following…
Job Duties:
*Account management of key strategic contractors including operational purchasing and performance improvement and relationship management across all business functions.
*Sources new suppliers and coordinate returns or repairs of products
*Resolve conflicts concerning materials or services at the department and supplier levels.
*Keep in constant contact with appropriate internal/external stakeholders to ensure excellent performance.
*Responsibility for procuring appropriate items or services.
*Creates and reviews purchase orders.
*Ensures delivery of all materials and components within lead time and budget, in line with the required delivery date by business.
*Continuous Improvement of On-Time delivery and quality performance of key suppliers.
*Benchmarking of key commodities and undertake supply chain research to ensure purchasing power is maximised
*All commodities are purchased within budget and material savings are maximised.
*Participate in compiling company metrics for KPI’s
Job requirements:
*Thorough knowledge of all aspects of procurement and purchasing - including sourcing, commercial negotiation, supplier management and global sourcing is required
*Excellent commercial & business acumen
*Excellent supplier relationship management skills
*Excellent communication and presentation skills
*Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
*Ability to convince others and influence outcomes.
*Ability to work in cross-functional teams to achieve business goals and objectives.
*Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
*Ability to plan activities, meet assigned schedules and achieve planned targets and objectives.
*3 years in a similar role
Job number 1765868
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Company Details:
MRD Recruitment
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