Senior Buyer

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Escape Recruitment Services Full time

Job Type: Perm

Town/City: Glasgow

County: Glasgow City

Salary/rate: Hybrid Working

Sector: Supply Chain & Procurement

Job ref: SJB60936

Post Date: 20.06.2023

**Shuna Boyle**:
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Procurement & Supply Chain

01506 517 214

07549 035 192

**Description**:
Our entrepreneurial client is looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to join their Asset Team.

The Asset Team works closely with customers to support them in sourcing new laboratory equipment. This could be one-off requirements or the sourcing of multiple products for laboratory expansion or for a new build. The Senior Buyer will work closely with customers and suppliers at an operational and strategic level.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

- Working closely with customers to scope their specific needs for equipment
- Carry out end-to-end tenders (from RFQ to award) for equipment and present options to customers
- Negotiate pricing
- Work with Suppliers for maintenance of pricing catalogues
- Be a key contributor to the company's Operational Excellence programme and deliver on projects
- Manage, lead and mentor a team of Buyers to support cover during Maternity Leave

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is currently working within a Laboratory or Sales within the Life Science or Biotech Industry and is considering a new career move in Procurement & Supply Chain.

Experience and knowledge for the role:

- Degree in Life Sciences and experience working in a Life Science organisation
- Experience working in a customer-facing role and understanding the importance of customer delivery
- Skilled in influencing, communicating effectively and persuasively
- Naturally inquisitive and comfortable asking probing questions to work collaboratively and solve problems
- Commercially savvy
- Experience in leading and mentoring successful teams
- Passionate about personal development, career progression and learning new ways of working

To discuss this opportunity and understand more about our entrepreneurial client please send your CV today.


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