Overview
Position: Materials & Services Buyer
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 Plus Excellent Package
Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominantly in the water industry, delivering water and wastewater projects for Scottish Water. Due to increased workload, they are strengthening the Regional Procurement team to maintain governance, efficiency, and strategic alignment. The role is based at the Glasgow Office with hybrid working available.
Responsibilities
* Sourcing Materials and Services: Lead procurement activities for multiple projects to ensure best value, innovation, and cost efficiencies.
* Supporting Project Demands: Provide procurement support to meet increased workload and ensure timely, compliant sourcing.
* Enhancing Supplier Relationships: Build strong partnerships to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
* Driving Consistency: Align procurement practices with company and client policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaboration: Work with project managers, engineers, and site teams to understand procurement needs.
* Procurement Strategy: Support development of project procurement strategies/plans aligned with business goals.
* Tender Management: Lead tender processes, including ITTs/RFQs and evaluations.
* Order Management: Place orders with suppliers and expedite deliveries to meet project timelines.
* Market Analysis: Analyse market trends and risks to inform sourcing decisions.
* Negotiations: Lead negotiations with suppliers to establish commercial terms, service levels (including KPIs), and contractual conditions.
* Risk & Compliance: Ensure compliance to mitigate risk and optimise value.
* Cost Management: Manage committed project costs to mitigate financial risk.
Supply Chain Management
* Establish and maintain supplier relationships; resolve supply and service issues.
* Ensure supplier compliance with Health & Safety obligations.
* Address and resolve internal and external supply chain issues; act as the primary escalation point.
Process Management & Improvement
* Adhere to procurement policies, contracts, and regulations.
* Implement best practices and drive continuous process improvement.
* Promote sustainable procurement aligned with ESG objectives.
* Maintain and optimise the P2P system with clean and accurate data.
* Support internal and external audits.
Performance, Reporting & Representation
* Prepare regional procurement performance reports.
* Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Strong communication and influencing skills; ability to build 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 positive business influence.
* Commitment to ethical procurement practices in line with the CIPS Ethical Policy.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; proven 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 related field.
* Developing knowledge of construction materials, logistics, and regulatory standards.
* Familiarity with ISO standards, ESG compliance, and ethical sourcing practices.
* Experience in regulated industries such as utilities, construction, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or food.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
* Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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