Buyer in Glasgow

Salary:Competitive plus benefitsType of work:PermanentLocation:GlasgowWe’re currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and ambitious Buyer to work at our Procurement department in Glasgow.We offer:33 days’ annual leaveFlexible leaveGenerous employee discountsPrivate healthcareWorkplace pension…and much moreLocationBased at our Kilbirnie Street Office in Glasgow, with 1 day working from home per week.HoursFull time, Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pmAbout the roleAs a Buyer for Arnold Clark, Europe’s largest independently owned car retailer, you’ll be passionate about your career and keen to take it to the next level. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you’ll be responsible for negotiating with a diverse range of national and international suppliers, developing service level agreements and managing supplier performance.This is an exceptional opportunity to develop and progress within a department during a period of growth. You’ll have the autonomy and scope to develop new ideas, projects, processes and sourcing opportunities.Day-to-day dutiesDeveloping and implementing category strategiesPreparing negotiation strategy to achieve the desired outcomesEffectively managing, negotiating and controlling spend categoriesPreparing tender documents and receiving, evaluating and making award recommendationsProactively managing supplier relationships to continually identify savings and business improvement opportunitiesMonitoring and investigating new products and sources of supplyStaying up to date with market conditionsEssential skillsExtensive negotiating experienceExcellent influencing skills, with the ability to adapt to a variety of stylesProven track record of delivering resultsThe ability to drive an agenda along with sound project management skillsHigh levels of organisation and attention to detailA proactive, customer-focused approachExcellent computer literacy and the ability to write persuasive tender documentsOur CultureArnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.