Buyer in Peterhead

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 and resolve supplier issues while maintaining 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 the Quality Control team with resolving supplier quality related queries in a timely manner.
• Assist the 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, Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• CIPS or Equivalent qualification preferred, however not essential.

Skills & Behaviours

• Honest and reliable.
• Ability to work well as a team member and to take own initiative.
• Commitment to continual improvement and a flexible approach to change.
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and committed to delivering HS&E excellence.
• Sound working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience

• Experience within a buyer or procurement role.
• Relevant experience within a Supply Chain environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or a similar ERP system for purchasing and inventory management (preferred, however not essential).

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.

We offer an attractive hourly rate with overtime rates available, a contributory pension, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to work as part of a global organisation passionate about people development.