Buyer

Overview

As Buyer at Severfield, you will be a key member of the Group Procurement Team, managing indirect consumables across multiple business units and locations. You will place orders, obtain quotations, and expeditethe delivery of goods while ensuring data and supplier information is current. The role emphasizes effective supplier management, timely processing, and accurate invoicing to support project delivery. You will work with cross-site teams to optimise procurement practices, contributing to Severfield’s scale and transformation in the UK and Europe.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee benefits scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Save as you earn (Shares)

Responsibilities

• Managing inbound purchase requisitions from multiple production facilities and processing in a timely manner
• Placing orders against predetermined price list and supply agreements
• Obtaining quotations from pre-approved suppliers for items outside of our price agreements
• Expediting of orders and confirming expected delivery dates
• Ensuring systems and facilities are kept up to date with relevant information
• Review and sign off invoices to ensure prompt payment
• Provide holiday cover within the team

Key requirements

• Experience in a procurement function with a solid understanding of supply chain and procurement practices
• Strong numerical, commercial and IT skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Keen eye for detail
• Confident communicator at all levels
• Proactive problem-solving, risk identification, and change management

• Strong communication
• Proactive problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Change management
• IT skills
• procurement systems knowledge

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