Buyer

 Location: Clydebank (Excellent transport links via the Erskine Bridge and the new Renfrew Bridge)

Salary: Up to £38,000 (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | 38 hours per week

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Enjoy a 3-day weekend, every weekend!)

Work Model: On-site / Factory-based

About the Opportunity

STEM Recruitment Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a leading manufacturer based in Clydebank to source an experienced Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional from the engineering or manufacturing sector who is looking to progress their career within a growing, forward-thinking business.

Operating under fresh, dynamic shop-floor leadership, our client offers a modern working structure, including a highly sought-after four-day working week to ensure an excellent work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

As a Buyer, you will manage a mix of stock and project procurement, working closely with engineering, stores, and finance departments. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Order Processing: Processing stock and project orders utilizing electronic requisition software and Bills of Materials (BOM) provided by the engineering team.
• Supplier Management: Sourcing quotes, placing orders, chasing lead times, and negotiating to reduce costs and lead times wherever possible.
• Inventory Control: Collaborating daily with the stores team, running expediting and stock shortfall reports, and maintaining stock accuracy using the ERP system (Sage 200).
• Relationship Building: Maintaining strong relationships with the existing supplier network while actively identifying new supplier opportunities.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Attending weekly and monthly meetings to provide accurate procurement updates on project lead times; working closely with the accounts team to swiftly resolve supplier queries.
• Ad-hoc Administration: Assisting with daily admin tasks such as filing, scanning, and archiving.

Skills and Experience Required

• Technical Procurement: Proven experience working in a technical buying role within the engineering or manufacturing sector is essential.
• Systems: A strong working knowledge of Sage 200 Accounts (or a similar ERP system) is essential.
• IT Literacy: High competency in the Microsoft Office package, particularly Excel.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of effectively managing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Attributes: High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight project deadlines.
• Industry Knowledge (Desirable): Previous experience or knowledge of Electrical Switchgear or Electrical Manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Qualifications (Desirable): A CIPS qualification at any level is preferred but not essential.

What’s on Offer?

Our client values loyalty and hard work, offering a robust benefits package that includes:

• A Four-Day Working Week: Say goodbye to the Friday rush - enjoy a long weekend every single week.
• Healthcare: Eligibility to join the company’s private healthcare plan after 2 years of service.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Additional holiday entitlement rewarded for long service.
• Location & Accessibility: Situated in a prime Clydebank location with easy commute access points from Glasgow, Paisley, and surrounding areas.

(Please note: Due to the hands-on nature of this manufacturing role, remote or hybrid working may not be available.)

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities.