Are you a Buyer from a Heavy Engineering or Energy background with experience in international markets, seeking an exciting and varied role within an industry-leading specialist known for investing in its staff? Look no further! You’ll be stepping into a highly autonomous role where no two days are the same. As a Buyer, you'll receive comprehensive training on our bespoke products and parts, empowering you to influence the success of our business.
What the role looks like:
- Support the Tendering function with competitive pricing for project contracts.
- Maintain Supplier database.
- Work in a cross-functional team to coordinate bidders' queries and select the successful supplier.
- Negotiate with key suppliers for discounts, savings, and advantageous terms.
- Responsible for Commercial Bid Tabs and recommendations.
- Establish Framework/Supplier Agreements where possible.
- Manage key suppliers with the Project team, ensuring performance improvement and risk mitigation.
- Expedite orders and proactively propose solutions to identified issues.
- Support the Procurement Manager with contract terminations, claims, and disputes as required.
- Prepare and administer facilities orders as required.
- Travel to customer sites globally, primarily in the UK, Europa, and Asia.
Experienced required:
- Extensive procurement experience, demonstrating leadership and delivering results.
- Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies.
- Experience managing supplier performance, competitive bidding, and contract negotiation.
- Experience in strategic procurement within an engineering environment.
- MCIPS or degree qualification preferred but not essential.
- Results-oriented with a track record of achieving objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
- Professional attitude with the ability to influence others.
- Financial acumen and commitment to fiscal responsibility.
- Ability to visualize, communicate, and drive solutions to business and procurement challenges.
Interested? Apply directly here or contact Euan Shields on 07494205927 or email: eshields@hrcrecruitment.co.uk
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