Buyer

Kelso

£Excellent

The Company:

Our client, based in the South East of Scotland is a leading electronic manufacturing company operating in a range of industries including medical, defence and industrial. They are known for their expertise in creating world class products and solutions within these areas.

The Role:

Due to continued expansion and development within the company a new opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join the team at the site based in the South East of Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain supplier commodity contracts, agreements and policies from initial negotiations through to regular performance reviews and audit activities


• Manage, maintain and develop commodity supply base to meet current and future requirements of functionality, volume, quality, cost and delivery


• Actively promote individual supplier improvement plans that result in clearly identifiable performance and business advantage in quality, delivery and cost


• Ensure all purchase orders are accurately maintained

TheCandidate:

• Degree qualified or equivalent


• CIPS qualification is advantageous


• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment preferred


• Experience of JD Edwards software is advantageous


• Excellent oral and written communication skills