Buyer - Glasgow

Nine Twenty are working with our Manufacturing client based in the Cumbernauld area in their need for a Buyer to join their team - this will be on a Temporary basis initially.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for on time delivery of Production Materials, Lead Time Reduction, Purchase Price Variance & Inventory Management. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier performance 
• Manages and maintains purchasing parameters in SAP
• Placing of purchase orders 
• Resolve supply chain issues and take appropriate action to prevent recurrence
• Lead direct sourcing initiatives to reduce cost and improve supplier delivery
• Manage tender processes from project initiation to business award
• Challenge all cost increases and lead efforts to avoid
• Support all NPI activities
• Processes all ECN’s
• Timely resolution of all good receiving and invoice queries
• Monitors and reports stock liability and turnover at suppliers.
• Provides purchasing feedback for vendor scorecard

Skills Required:

• Previous experience working in a procurement department within a fast-paced manufacturing facility.
• SAP experience 
• Problem solver, customer focused & good communicator who is able to multitask
• Able to work within a team environment 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrable negotiation skills

Please apply directly and Nine Twenty will be in touch.