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About Us
Proserv is a global controls technology company with a heritage stretching back more than 60 years. We provide industry-leading solutions to improve the reliability, optimise the performance and extend the life of critical infrastructure across the energy sector.
Our team not only has the talent and technological expertise to deliver these transformative goals, but day-to-day, we hold to a clear set of FRESH Proserv values that underpins everything we do around the world.
So, if you believe you not only have the skills and know-how needed for this role, and you are a team player; keen to do things the right way; possess an inquisitive and creative mind; prioritise giving top-quality service and you enjoy helping and collaborating with colleagues or clients – then we really want to hear from you.
What You Need to Know
As a Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting operational delivery by procuring goods and services that meet quality, specification, cost, and delivery requirements. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality and suppliers, you'll ensure materials and services are available when needed whilst helping drive supply chain performance and continuous improvement.
What We Are Looking For
We're looking for a proactive and organised procurement professional who can build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You'll be commercially aware, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
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Some of the Key Accountabilities:
- Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality and delivery performance.
- Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Monitor supplier performance, expedite deliveries and communicate risks or delays to stakeholders.
- Develop and support supplier agreements and contracts to deliver value and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and material master data within ERP systems.
- Manage engineering specification changes and ensure supplier compliance with revised requirements.
- Support the investigation and resolution of supplier quality issues and non-conformances.
- Obtain quotations and support proposal activities when required.
- Build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support operational success.
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives, KPIs and continuous improvement activities.
What You'll Bring:
- Experience working within a purchasing, procurement or supply chain environment.
- Knowledge of supplier management, purchase order processes and negotiation techniques.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
- High attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy and compliance.
- Qualifications equivalent to National 5 English and Maths.
- A commitment to ethical business practices, compliance and continuous improvement.
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It Would be Advantageous if you Have:
- Previous experience in a Buyer role.
- Experience within engineering, manufacturing, measurement or operational environments.
- Commercial awareness with experience identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- A procurement, supply chain, commercial or CIPS-related qualification.
Why Choose Us
We offer a competitive starting salary with an opportunity to advance, which will be dependent on competency starting level.
What you receive from Proserv as your employer is so much more than just a salary, our Total Reward package includes free cover for:
- Private Medical
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Personal Accident
- Up to 7.5% contribution to Pension
As well as these funded benefits, Proserv offer an arrangement of voluntary benefits through salary sacrifice which produce savings on tax and national insurance, some of these include:
- Dental Insurance
- Gym Flex
- Purchasing or selling additional annual leave
- Technology products
- Critical Illness cover
- Additional cover for your family.
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