Job Description
Who will you be working with?
We are seeking a Buyer to join our team in Doncaster. Our Doncaster team supports our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.
Role: Buyer
Location: Doncaster (On-site)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm
Contract type: 12 Month - Fixed Term Contract
Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (plus 8 bank holidays)
How will you make a difference?
Provide a product /commodity strategy for the products/vendors assigned to you. Guide the buying activities to ensure sourcing and QCD benefits are maximised and that day-to-day activities are executed and aligned with the defined strategies and procedures.
What will your typical day look like?
1. Ensure competitive prices are sought from existing and new vendors.
2. Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance.
3. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to improve purchasing efficiency.
4. Collaborate with internal teams to align purc...