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