Buyer | East Kilbride

Join to apply for the Buyer | East Kilbride role at Scotbeef Limited 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Buyer | East Kilbride role at Scotbeef Limited More details Ref BUY-01 Vacancy Buyer Category Full Time Location East Kilbride Closing Date Open Vacancy At Scotbeef, we produce high-quality innovative primary and value added red meat products to the UK retail sector, foodservice, and export markets. We are a family-owned business with more than 100 years of experience in supplying high-quality meat products. Our company was founded in 1920 and is now run by the 4th generation of the Galloway family. We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our team at Scotbeef, East Kilbride. Job Function To ensure OTIF procurement of the best quality equipment, goods and services, within budget at the most competitive prices, to enable operational fulfilment Main Responsibilities Monitor stock and accurately forecast and meet product demand – KPIs Ensure identification and provision of the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring and ensuring continuous improvement of the quality of products and service provided ensure timely and accurate processing of payments and invoices forecast price trends and their impact on future activities provide market analysis and identify possible growth streams develop and implement the company procurement/purchasing plan provide timely and regular reports to support SMT market understanding evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives to deliver Scotbeef’s business targets Ensure compliance with all company and legislative requirements including but not limited to Food safety, Health & Safety Maximise team performance, efficiency and service levels and drive employee engagement Develop enhanced and future fit employee skillset and flexibility especially results focussed relationship fostering Support trainee development to ensure the ‘next generation’ workforce Skills Required PG CIPS membership preferred Excellent interpersonal, networking and influencing skills Results driven, with great commercial thinking (you know what a great deal looks like whilst valuing every pound) Relishing challenge and variety Flexible negotiation and excellent communication skills Attentive to detail with some strategic ability Flexible, adaptable and keen to support others’ development Strong team manager, discipline and performance driver Accreditation Food Hygiene equivalent at minimum level 3 Excellent IT and report writing skills Speaking, writing and understanding excellent spoken and written English language. (This is an essential health & safety, traceability, management and quality control requirement which will be tested as part of the recruitment process) Strong numeracy skills More details Share on X Stay in touch Keep up to date with the latest news, products and special offers. Please wait, we are processing your request. Thank you, you\’re now subscribed! I have read and agree to the terms of the privacy policy. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Scotbeef Limited by 2x Get notified about new Buyer jobs in Scotland, United Kingdom . Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 days ago Rosyth, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Senior Procurement Manager – North East and Yorkshire Nigg, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Loanhead, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 days ago Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Cumbernauld, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 15 hours ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr