TEXO Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Buyer on behalf of our external client based in Aberdeen. The Buyer will play a key role in ensuring a strategic approach to procurement across the group of companies. They will be responsible for managing all aspects of client contracts with a focus on ethical procurement, quality, and efficiency in the supply chain cycle.
Key Responsibilities
1. Source and supply goods/services in line with client KPI’s.
2. Achieve targets utilizing gainshare/baseline models and negotiating discounts to achieve additional profit.
3. Seek new suppliers to enhance the supply chain and ensure pre-qualification questionnaires are completed accordingly.
4. Negotiate costs and payment terms with suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and technical standards are met.
5. Ensure the procurement process operates in line with company QHSE standards, policies, and procedures.
6. Resolve queries promptly.
7. Search and utilize client surplus stock for all RFQ’s received.
8. Receive customer feedback on a monthly basis to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
9. Assist with tender pricing as required, ensuring market competitiveness.
10. Assist the credit controller in resolving client and supplier invoice queries in a timely manner.
11. Develop customer relations with new and existing clients and attend internal marketing meetings.
12. Manage client complaints and look to problem-solve where needed prior to escalation.
13. Participate in the continuous improvement of CI’s e-commerce sites and demonstrate its full capacity to clients (Energy Surplus, Expedite Function, Smartbuyer).
Requirements
1. 2 years of Buyer experience
2. MRO Product Knowledge
3. Proficient in the use of IT systems including Excel, Crystal Reports, Dynamics GP, Management Databases.
To apply please contact Kenna Kirkwood at TEXO Recruitment on 01224 446789 or send your CV to kenna.kirkwood@texorecruitment.co.uk.
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