Role: Buyer
Location: Glasgow
Salary: up to £45,000 p/a plus package
 
My client is looking for a procurement specialist who is keen to work within a procurement team within a Joint Venture working in the water industry.  This is an interesting role with a wide range of spend categories and procurement activities. The Procurement Team works to support delivery teams throughout Scotland.

Key responsibilities:

• Ability to work with key stakeholders to identify and promote programme level opportunities with a view to develop, implement and manage Regional/National Framework Agreements for both supply and services.
• Liaise with the Project and Site Teams to help develop Procurement Plans.
• Ensure the company are compliant with the clients Framework.
• Supplier Performance Management, monthly reporting and developing improvement plans where necessary.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQ).
• Negotiate commercial terms, conditions, and levels of service (inc. KPI's) with suppliers.
• Ability to bring about and influence business change.
• Ability to take ownership of procurement initiatives and deliver to agreed plans.
• Maintain and enhance IFS and Oracle.  
• Work with the Procurement Manager to review and improve processes.
• Take part in internal and external audits where required.
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups/training, to stay current on industry changes and innovations. 
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
• The role offers flexibility with a mix of home,  2 days per week in the office, and site-based working.

Experience:

• Line Management experience
• Buying experience
• Commercially astute
• To always carry out your Purchasing duties in-line with the CIPS Ethical Policy
• Proven track record of Microsoft suite of products
• Develop and maintain close working relationship with all key stakeholder

Competencies -

• Able to work to strict timescales
• Able to work as part of a team
• Motivated and resilient
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Fantastic organisational skills

Qualifications:

• CIPS or equivalent experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking to move quick sourcing for this position. Apply Today and We will be in touch to progress your application. You can contact me at chas.earl@carringtonwest.com or reach me on 02393 876 074.
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