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We have a current opportunity for a Buyer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Glasgow.
3 days in the office; 2 days WFH each week
If interested please send cv in word and availability
Job Role
* Work in a cross functional team to coordinate bidders' queries and select the successful supplier.
* Negotiation with key suppliers for discounts, savings and advantageous terms with selected suppliers.
* Prepare and organise Procurement meetings.
* Responsible for Commercial Bid Tabs and commercial recommendations.
* Prepare and maintain Purchase Orders.
* Where possible establish Framework/Supplier Agreements
* Work with the Project team in the management of key suppliers, ensuring performance improvement and risk mitigation.
* Expedite orders and have the skills at identifying issues and proactively propose solutions.
* Contribute to the Company's Procurement KPIs.
* As required, support in the Procurement Manager with contract terminations, claims and disputes.
* Support the invoice approval process.
* Conduct a closeout review/score card of the order/supplier's performance.
* Support the logistic team.
* Undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time, in line with company objectives.
* Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety policies and procedure.
Capabilities/Competencies
* Strong administrative skills and the ability to work with robust procedures and controls.
* Experience in working in cross functional teams in a project procurement environment.
* Attention to details throughout the Purchase Order process.
* Process excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication skills
* Manage change
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and throughout the business’s internal teams..
* Proficiency in various ERP systems and the ability to learn new systems as required. Experience in Latis, IFS and Google suits would be an advantage.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
* Adherence to ethical standards in procurement practices and financial transactions.
* Self-motivated individuals who can demonstrate commitment to set tasks
* Efficiently managing time to meet project deadlines.
* Enthusiastic with an aspiration to build a career in Procurement.
For further information about this position please apply.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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