Procurement Specialist

MRD Recruitment

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days

Grangemouth, Falkirk FK3 8HX, Scotland

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

My global client based in Grangemouth is seeking a Senior Buyer to support business growth and develop procurement strategies.
The role requires significant previous purchasing experience in a large complex manufacturing environment and advanced negotiation skills.
Key responsibilities include managing a range of material and equipment commodities and ensuring security of supply.
The position demands a self-starter with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office tools, with MCIPS qualification preferred.
The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should ideally have several years of relevant experience.

My global client based in Grangemouth is recruiting for a Senior Buyer. You will play a key role in the delivery and support of the growth in the business and you will be responsible for;

Developing procurement strategies through engaging relevant stakeholders and award of engineering services contracts to support the business that will achieve best value for the business, including partnering with to maximise group leverage possibilities
Responsibility for a range of material & equipment commodities (valves, electrical, mechanical, piping bulks, rotating equipment etc.)
Development of procurement strategies for all engineered material and equipment and where applicable stores stock including critical, high value, complex equipment that will achieve cost reduction value and benefit to the business
Ensure security of supply for material & equipment to the correct technical specification, safely and on schedule to meet operational requirements.
Leading negotiations with suppliers to secure best commercial terms based on agreed specifications and demand to ensure best value for money.
Ability to review / assist detailed cost submissions and challenge cost submissions to ensure final account valuations match the contract intent, when required; and negotiating claims and application of liabilities following dispute on service provision.

The Senior Buyer, based in Grangemouth will possess the following;

Have significant previous purchasing / commercial / contractual experience in a large complex manufacturing environment
Have expert, advanced negotiation skills and techniques with a deep understanding of cost drivers on contracts in order to demonstrate transparency and overall value.
Be a self-starter and comfortable with communications between engineers, planners, project managers, procurement specialists and suppliers.
Have a good working knowledge and skills of MS Office tools including Excel, Word etc.
MCIPS qualified / equivalent chartered membership.

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