Buyer

Position:

Buyer
Salary:

£36K - £46K depending on experience
Working Hours:

40.5 per week
Reports to:

TBD
Company:

Quin Global (UK) Ltd
Location:

Perth, Scotland

Are you looking for the next step in your career?

We are currently seeking an experienced

Buyer

to join our Procurement function and be an essential part of our continuous improvement journey towards innovative adhesive solutions of the highest quality.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, numeracy, and negotiation skills as well as the ability to demonstrate honesty and ethical behaviour at all times. They will also act as a role model within the Company demonstrating the Quin Global values of Family, Trust & Excellence.
Experience with using demand/supply planning tools is essential.

Interested? Read on for the full Job Description!

Job purpose
To source and purchase the best quality equipment, goods and services at the most competitive prices to enable the Company to operate successfully.

Accountabilities
Ensure adequate maintenance of stock, preventing any overstock or stock outages.
Support in the successful execution of the Procurement strategy, engaging with senior stakeholders to enhance the Procurement function.
Deliver Procurement projects on time and in budget.

Specific responsibilities & tasks
Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Implement and advance the robust management of the Company’s key suppliers, whether existing or potential.
Monitor and take action as appropriate to ensure suppliers’ performance complies against agreed service levels and commercial obligations, through application of contract management principles.
Continually drive value for money in all Procurement activities both within and for the Company.
Develop competition, deliver corporate social responsibility (CSR), and process efficiencies, emphasising these benefits to suppliers and stakeholders.
Assist in the analysis of expenditure profiles, looking for and driving opportunities to reduce duplication and streamline processes in the Procurement of goods and services.
Prepare and deliver annual plans to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), focusing on improving influence, value for money and whole life costing.
Carry out compliance Procurement tendering processes and negotiate on behalf of internal customers, analysing risks to both the business and customers, recommending methods to eliminate/reduce these risks.
Represent the Company, if and where appropriate, to relevant internal and external groups, where this demonstrably enhances the Procurement and/or Business strategy.
Lead negotiations on non-procurement aspects of projects on occasion and take the lead in developing arrangements for efficiency.
Collaborate and develop relationships with key stakeholders, which includes customers, suppliers and may include external bodies.

Planning & Organising:
Ensure stock replenishment is maintained daily using the Company’s re-ordering systems.
Maintain monthly price reduction activities with top 80% of products purchased.
Planning for contract renewal/retendering in a timely and efficient manner to ensure that the best value for money arrangements are constantly available.
Expedite daily to ensure goods are delivered on time.
Ensure that all essential data is accurately maintained, recorded, and stored appropriately in the relevant portals in a real time manner.
Ensure all activities are in compliance with the Company’s Quality Policy.
Adhere to the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) by ensuring that all outputs confirm to agreed requirements as contained in the Procurement Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Problem Solving:
Monitoring and maintaining value for money, including by keeping up to date in fast changing markets.
Addressing supplier performance issues with and on behalf of customers and reporting on actions, ensuring escalations, as appropriate, are raised in a timely and effective way.
Marketing the Procurement service within the Company to ensure internal customers use and value the service.
Ensure accuracy and provision of efficient Procurement information at all times, including management reports to enhance the Procurement service when required.
Proactively identify and address areas of concern, new opportunities, and alternative strategies.
Produce reports and recommendations for stakeholders as required.

Key Skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to prioritise
Ability to work to deadlines

Required qualification / certificates / licenses
MCIPS accreditation, or working towards accreditation, preferred but not essential.

Business interfaces
Internal:

All departments
External:

Suppliers and customers

Any additional responsibilities
Health & Safety - Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety requirements at all times.
5S methodology - Compliant with 5S methodology on all Company sites.
General assistance - Flexible and willing to assist colleagues with various general tasks when required.
Considerate of Waste & Environment - You are expected to keep waste to an absolute minimum and to treat equipment and fixtures carefully.