Buyer

About the role

The Buyer is responsible for obtaining quotations from suppliers, raising purchase orders, expediting orders, maintaining supplier relationships and issuing & analysing RFQ to supply base.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, standards, and work instructions.

Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.

Oversee vendor performance to ensure compliance with business requirements, adhere to service level agreements. resolve supplier issues and maintain strong, collaborative relationships.

Manage the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including sourcing, onboarding, contract administration, performance reviews, and issue resolution.

Develop and maintain strong vendor partnerships, negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to improve service and reduce costs.

Place all purchase orders for assigned/supplier spend;

Conduct regular supplier reviews and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance

Manage delivery of all orders and expedite; accordingly

Assist Quality Control team with resolving supplier quality related queries in a timely manner.

Assisting Accounts team with resolving invoice queries in a timely manner.

Issue and manage requests for quotations

Any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Ensure procurement records in D365 are accurate, up to date, and compliant with company policies

Qualifications

CIPS or Equivalent qualification preferred however not essential

kills & Behaviours:

Effective communication skills,

Honest and reliable

Ability to work well as a team member and to take own initiative,

Commitment to continual improvement and flexible approach to change,

Self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to delivering HS&E excellence.

Sound working knowledge of MS office package – word, excel and powerpoint.

Experience

Experience within a buyer or procurement role.

Relevant experience within Supply Chain environment,

Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or a similar ERP system for purchasing and inventory management.would be preferred however not essential.

With facilities in over thirty locations spanning five continents, Score employs more than 2000 people, including 230 apprentices. The development of future talent is at the heart of everything we do. A global leader in valves, emissions management and gas turbine solutions, the provision of an extensive range of services across multiple global markets makes Score a dynamic workplace where no two days are the same. Combining the legacy of 40+ years’ industry experience with ever-evolving ideas and innovation, our energetic team is working together to make a real difference in the journey towards a sustainable future and we’re always ready to embrace fresh ideas and talent.

If you like the sound of an attractive hourly rate with overtime rates available, contributory pension, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to work as part of a global organisation that’s passionate about people development, we’d love to hear from you!

Opportunity for all

We welcome applications from all and appoint based on merit. We’re committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation and remain committed to developing an open-minded, global culture.