Senior Buyer

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Lusona Consultancy Full time

Our client is a leading engineering firm with a global client base, who are currently looking to recruit an experienced procurement professional to their team.

Working within a small purchasing team you shall have a leading role, and will have a wide remit, including but not limited to;
- Ensuring that all materials are purchased to the correct specification, competitively priced and delivered on time to meet the manufacturing plan
- Placing complex orders with the strategic offshore suppliers
- Managing Supplier Relationships, through annual reviews and on-site visits
- Continually identify and develop suppliers for low cost sourcing in other markets
- Ensuring project budgets v’s costs are constantly reviewed and achieved
- Mentoring and developing the team
- Continually reviewing the processes and procedures within the team to improve efficiencies and achieve success

Experience and knowledge for the role;
- Proven procurement experience within mechanical engineering is essential
- Able to read and understand engineering drawings
- Experience of purchasing a wide range of engineering products
- Experience of international purchasing from low cost sources and importing both using ocean and air freight
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Experience of managing a team and driving a culture of teamwork and success
- Comfortable in working a fast-paced changing environment
- MCIPS qualified or working towards completion

Given the global nature of te role, it is expected that there will be occasional International Travel with the role.


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