Buyer

My client is a global engineering organisation that provides leading products and solutions to clients within the O&G, Marine, Industrial and Renewable industries.

There is the rare opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join their well established site and team in Fife.

The buyer will support the Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing Team by maximising purchasing power to improve competitive edge and to deliver best value, price, quality, on-time delivery, utilising purchasing tools and techniques in line with recognised best practice, legal and policy requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead and manage the procurement process for project specific termination hardware and other commodities as required
• Individual contributor who works under limited supervision
• Under minimal supervision, applies broad knowledge of the supply chain professional discipline
• Considered an experienced professional with adequate understanding of one's own job area
• Builds relationships within and across teams and provides effective communication and listening skills
• Involvement in supply chain strategy and approach, aiding towards global goals and objectives
• Deliver significant year on year savings targets against project budgets, in line with procedures
• RFQs (Request for Quotation) for bid work including approved vendor listing verifications and other ad-hoc requirements

Experience & Education Required:

• Strong negotiation skills
• Business Degree and/or certification relating to the job requirement
• Extensive demonstrable experience in a buyer role within a manufacturing company
• Ability to understand technical drawings and bills of materials