Senior Buyer in Motherwell

Senior Buyer

Company: Invinity Energy Systems

Location: Central Belt, Scotland (Hybrid)

Department: Supply Chain / Procurement

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, with benefits

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

This key role within the supply chain team is responsible for ensuring efficient and cost‑effective sourcing of goods and materials to support production, facilities and spares. As a Senior Buyer you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, drive cost savings, and maintain quality and delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost reductions without compromising quality or delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Forecast material requirements for production and spares, aligning with business plans and schedules.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production while minimising working capital.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving initiatives within purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Production, Finance) on planning and forecasting to ensure material availability.
• Proactively identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.

Success Metrics

• Cost Savings: Achieve annual procurement cost reductions of 3–5% through negotiation and strategic sourcing.
• Supplier Performance: Maintain On‑Time‑In‑Full (OTIF) delivery ≥ 95% across key suppliers.
• Inventory Management: Keep stock levels within agreed parameters to minimise working capital while ensuring availability.
• Lead Time Reduction: Reduce average supplier lead times by 10% year‑on‑year.
• Compliance: Ensure 100% adherence to company procurement policies and quality standards.

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving – analyze issues and develop practical solutions.
• Planning & Organising – prioritise tasks and manage deadlines.
• Initiative – self‑starter with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Commercial Awareness – understand market trends and cost drivers.
• Communication & Collaboration – effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking – use data to inform decisions and optimise outcomes.
• Teamwork – work collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

Required Education & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g., CIPS).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a procurement or buying role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Solid experience within a Production or Manufacturing environment ideally within both small and large organisations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of international logistics and trade compliance.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
• Chinese Language would be a huge plus but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels.
• Emotional intelligence and someone who can progress problems into solutions.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Commercially astute with a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• This role may involve travel potentially to Canada & Asia as well as Europe.

Inclusivity Statement

At Invinity, we are actively focused on increasing the representation of women across all levels of our organisation, particularly within our engineering, manufacturing and technical teams. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better innovation, and we are committed to providing a working environment where women can thrive, lead, and progress their careers in STEM.

We support this through inclusive hiring practices, equal pay for equal work, flexible working options, leadership development and continuous review of our policies to ensure they meet the needs of all genders and life stages.

Our culture is one of respect, inclusion, and empowerment – where every individual can contribute fully and confidently to a sustainable energy future.