Job Description:

Senior Buyer

Scotstoun Based

£38.97 Per hour Umbrella inside IR35

6 Month Contract

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is based in Scotstoun on a hybrid basis. 2-3 days in the office per week.

We are looking for highly skilled and results-driven Category Leaders to join our Indirect Procurement Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for procurement professionals with experience to take on a key role in driving strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement excellence across a defined category. Reporting to a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for executing procurement strategies and delivering impactful results.

Essential:

• Proven experience in managing procurement Tender/RFQ processes.
• Proven experience in negotiating pricing and contractual terms with suppliers to secure the best value for the business
• Ability to build and maintain close, trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and teamwork
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement new opportunities for process improvement, problem-solving, and collaboration-ideally within a procurement or similar environment
• In-depth knowledge and experience in managing categories, including risk and opportunity management, to deliver value and ensure effective sourcing strategies

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the procurement of Plant & Equipment and/or minor Construction projects, managing supplier performance in line with agreed project timescales.
• Ideally, you will be working towards or already hold a Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Level 5 qualification, or a similar professional qualification. Alternatively, a degree in a business-related field (e.g. Economics, Business, Finance) would be advantageous
• Experience in leading or managing a team, providing direction, support, and development to ensure high performance and successful delivery of procurement goals

For more information please contact Lauren Morley or click apply.