Company Buyer

**Job Vacancy: Company Buyer**

Are you looking to kick-start your career in a dynamic and fast-paced office environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a professional procurement specialist to join our team at WI & A Gilbert Ltd.

**About Us**:
WII & A Gilbert Ltd have been established as a Civil Engineering Contractor for over 45 years, specialising in the repair and maintenance of road related structures, during which time the business has been owned and managed by 3 generations of the one family. The majority of the company's core clients are local authorities and publicly funded trunk road and motorway maintenance operating companies. We value teamwork, professionalism, and growth, and we provide a supportive and collaborative work environment for our employees.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join our team based at our head office in Dalry Ayrshire. This position will be Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

**Key Responsibilities**

Manage and co-ordinate materials procurement.

Identifying potential suppliers and new products

Contacting a range of suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations and agree delivery times

Keeping detailed contract records and maintaining a well organised work schedule

Assessing sub-contractors and suppliers’ evaluations of compliance

Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials from and too site, whilst ensuring all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms with suppliers

Providing advice to the commercial team on the predicted cost of individual items and liaising closely with them at tender stage to ensure an accurate project cost is provided

Assess and advise on commercial risk and ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Supporting the office staff with administrative tasks., and working with and providing support to the operations team.

**Skills Required**:
We’re after a proactive problem solver, a confident communicator with strong negotiating skills and a team player, someone who can prioritise tasks and manage their time to meet deadlines.

Preparing and maintaining cost reports in order to maximise efficiency within the business
- Academic qualifications in English and Maths.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
- Professional and friendly demeanour.

**Equal Opportunities**

We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance.

**Benefits**:
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

28 Days Holiday inclusive of bank holidays.

**How to Apply**:
**Application Deadline**:
**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 2 years (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Buyer