Hire Controller

WGM Engineering is one of Scotlands leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice.
We have a current requirement for a Hire controller to join our procurement team based in Glasgow on a hybrid working basis. The overall purpose of the role will involve assisting the Procurement team by ensuring the delivery of all purchasing requirements are made on-time and in full across all business streams in order to fully satisfy customer requirements. You will work with existing and new suppliers to continually develop and improve supply chain flexibility and performance whilst adhering to client regulations.
Main duties and responsibilities
Support delivery of WGM output and margin expectations through the hire of goods and/or services through best practice.
Deliver all performance targets for core hire suppliers
Management of an accurate hire log
Timely action of all hire and off-hire requests
Build and maintain effective relationships with clients internally and externally
Deliver cost and improvement initiatives where possible and continually striving towards more efficient and smarter ways of working
Support senior buyers in maintaining supplier development plans including performance targets
Increase core competency rating as per training matrix
Understand the needs of the internal & external customer. Taking action and providing solutions to prevent future problems arising
Assume end to end hire responsibility to meet and exceed customer expectations focusing on quality, delivery on-time and ensuring value for money giving WGM the competitive edge.
To be considered for this position you will have at least 2 years experience in a similar role as a hire controller within construction or Engineering industry .You will have the ability to operate as part of a team as well as on an induvial basis and possess excellent communication skills verbally, written and via email.
To apply please send an update cv to the WGM recruitment team for further review.

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