MRD Recruitment is actively looking for a Buyer, based in Hamilton to work on a permanent basis for our Engineering Client. This role offers a hybrid working model and will report into the Head of Procurement.
The successful Buyer based in Hamilton, will be responsible for the delivery of quality goods and services within the required timelines, whilst demonstrating value for money and satisfying all regulatory compliance obligations. My Engineering client is looking for a Buyer who is passionate about negotiations and is driven by cost reductions.
Key Responsibilities for the Buyer based in Hamilton:
- 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.
Key Skills/Qualifications for the Buyer based in Hamilton:
- Have significant previous purchasing / commercial / contractual experience in a large complex engineering 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.