Buyer

We are seeking a **Buyer** for our international engineering client. This is a permanent position based in Renfrewshire, offering hybrid working between office/home. You will be a Procurement professional with ERP Systems Expertise having worked in either Engineering, Marine, or Subsea environments. Salary negotiable by experience plus benefits, healthcare, pension etc

**Responsibilities as a buyer will include**
- **End-to-End Procurement Management**:Oversee all procurement activities related to sub-contract and supplier work packages. This includes the creation of detailed RFQs, comprehensive purchase orders, and ensuring alignment with project scope and deliverables**.**:

- **Operations Support**:Provide operational support to management and the team, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances overall project success.
- **Supplier Management**: Take the lead in supplier management, utilizing your negotiation skills to enhance service, manage risks, and establish effective Service Level Agreements.
- **Strategic Supply Initiatives**:Champion the review, development, and implementation of supply strategies and purchasing methodologies to boost productivity and efficiency**.**:

- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**:Work closely with and report to surrounding departments to ensure seamless coordination and alignment with overall business needs.
- **New Supplier Evaluations**:Conduct thorough evaluations of potential suppliers, identifying key strengths and weaknesses in alignment with business requirements.
- **Technical Competence**:Utilize your working knowledge and competence in interpreting technical drawings and translating technical requirements.
- **ERP Systems Expertise**:Leverage your proficiency in ERP systems to streamline and optimize procurement processes.
- **Project Support**:Provide crucial support to Project Managers and Engineers throughout the purchasing process.
- **Liaison with Suppliers**: Maintain effective communication with suppliers, addressing outstanding orders, material-related issues, and ensuring timely deliveries.

**Qualifications required for the buyer position**:

- **Previous Procurement Experience**: Proven track record in a supply chain or procurement role.
- **Project Management**:Experience in handling fast-paced cross-functional projects.
- **Negotiation Skills**:Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, coupled with the ability to drive delivery efficiency and innovation.
- **Commercial Acumen**:Strong commercial, sourcing, and contract negotiation skills.
- **Procurement Knowledge**:In-depth understanding of strategic procurement techniques and processes.
- **ERP Systems Proficiency**:Experience in using ERP systems.
- **Technological Skills**:Proficient user of Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office suite.

**Buyer**:
**Renfrewshire**:
**Salary negotiable depending on experience plus benefits, healthcare/pension etc**:
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