Job Description
What Are We Looking For?
Through our strategic growth plans, our Procurement & Supply Chain department are now looking for a Buyer to join us on a permanent basis in our Cumbernauld facility. You will be working within an established team, taking responsibility for aiding in the delivery of the best buying strategies for the business, ensuring that the most appropriate goods and services are selected on the basis of price, quality, delivery times and service support. You will have the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a team aiding the UK’s most innovative engineering business in the water industry.
Some Of Your Key Duties Include
* Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
* Managing and maintaining supplier relationships
* Overseeing the management of stocks and materials to maximise business efficiency
* Checking price trends and their impact on future activities
* Developing market knowledge and contacts for new products and services
* Identifying potential suppliers
* Producing reports and statistics where requested
* Keeping supplier catalogues and files and using them as reference for the future
* Checking cost, quality and levels of service
* Attending meetings and trade events as necessary
What Do You Need?
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