Overview
Due to our increased workload, MWH Treatment are strengthening our Regional Procurement team to maintain high standards of governance, efficiency, and strategic alignment. To support this, we are recruiting a Materials and Services Buyer, based at our Glasgow Office (Stepps), with hybrid working available.
The Materials and Services Buyer is responsible for delivering procurement activities across multiple projects within a region. This includes sourcing materials, negotiating terms, placing of orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to support our projects. The role plays a critical part in cost control, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Regional Procurement Manager, this role will be instrumental in:
* Sourcing Materials and Services: Leading procurement activities for a number of projects ensuring best value, innovation, and cost efficiencies.
* Supporting Project Demands: Providing procurement support to meet increased workload and ensure timely, compliant sourcing.
* Enhancing Supplier Relationships: Building strong partnerships to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
* Driving Consistency: Aligning all procurement practices with company and client policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing Materials and Services
* Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to understand procurement needs.
* Support the development of project procurement strategies/plans aligned with business goals.
* Lead tender processes, including ITTs/RFQs and evaluations.
* Place orders with suppliers and expedite deliveries when required to meet project timelines.
* Analyse market trends and risks to inform sourcing decisions.
* Lead negotiations with suppliers to establish commercial terms, service levels (including KPIs), and contractual conditions.
* Ensure compliance to Client & MWHT frameworks to mitigate risk and optimise value.
* Manage committed project costs to mitigate financial risk and minimise business exposure.
Supply Chain Management
* Establish and maintain supplier relationships, resolving supply and service issues.
* Ensure supplier compliance with Health & Safety obligations.
* Address and resolve internal and external supply chain issues, acting as the primary escalation point.
Process Management & Improvement
* Ensure adherence to procurement policies, contracts, and regulations.
* Implement best practices and drive continuous process improvement.
* Promote sustainable procurement aligned with business values and ESG objectives.
* Maintain and optimise the P2P system, ensuring clean and accurate data.
* Support internal and external audits.
Performance, Reporting & Representation
* Prepare regional level reports on procurement performance.
* Represent the department and organisation professionally in all interactions.
* Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
* Share best practices, innovation and drive continuous improvement.
* Undertake additional duties, training, or working hours as reasonably required, consistent with the level of responsibility of this role.
* Proactively manage your own continuous professional development by engaging in external networking, conferences, associations, and training to stay current with industry trends and innovations.
Essential
* Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across functions, suppliers, and stakeholders.
* Customer-centric approach to procurement delivery.
* Self-starter with the confidence to represent the Procurement function independently.
* Commercially astute with a solid understanding of cost drivers and risk.
* Skilled in networking and exerting positive business influence.
* Committed to ethical procurement practices in line with the CIPS Ethical Policy.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a proven track record of effective use.
* Demonstrates and champions the company\'s core values and behaviours.
Desirable
* CIPS qualified or actively working towards certification.
* Qualification in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Procurement, or a related field.
* Developing knowledge of construction materials, logistics, and relevant regulatory standards.
* Familiarity with ISO standards, ESG compliance, and ethical sourcing practices.
* Experience in regulated industries such as utilities, construction, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or food.
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