Buyer / Junior Buyer

We are currently recruiting an Internal Sales/Buyer for our client in Aberdeen.

Full time, permanent role.

Sources and supply goods / services in line with client KPI s.

Achieve targets utilising gainshare/baseline models and negotiating discounts to achieve additional profit.

Seeks new suppliers to enhance supply chain and ensure pre-qualification questionnaires are completed accordingly.

Negotiates costs and payment terms with suppliers to ensure quality, delivery and technical standards are met.

Ensures the procurement process operate in line with company QHSE standards, policies and procedures.

Ensures queries are resolved promptly whether internal or external.

Ensures customs paperwork is provided in a timely manner.

Ensures search and utilize client surplus stock for all RFQ s received.

Ensures source eco-friendly alternative products and offer to customers.

Ensures customer feedback is received on a monthly basis to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Proactively contributes to creating a good team atmosphere.

Assist with tender pricing as and when required ensuring market competitiveness.

Ensure systems are up to date at all times

Assist credit controller resolve client and supplier invoice queries in a timely manner.

DESIRED QUALITIES / QUALIFICATIONS

Customer Focus

Holds full knowledge of clients business and objectives of the contract.

Develop customer relations with new and existing clients and attending internal marketing meetings.

Regularly attend and participates in a positive and constructive way in client meetings.

Manages client complaints and looks to problem solve where needed prior to be escalated.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

Previous Procurement Experience2+ years

MRO Product Knowledge

Proficient in the Use of IT systems including Excel, Crystal Reports, Dynamics GP, Management Databases