Average Buyer salary in Glasgow

BUYER | LADIES FASHION | E-COMMERCE & RETAIL | £32,000 - £40,000 DOEA fashion favourite is experiencing a period of significant growth, along with some exciting change. With this, comes the opportunity to grow their product teams, meaning we're on the hunt for a Buyer!You will need to be an experienced, ladieswear Junior Buyer or Buyer with the ability to own product areas, successfully trade, and manage junior team members.You'll love the full end to end process of product development, from working with design, garment tech & your suppliers you'll create exciting ranges at the start of each season. Whilst not forgetting to be reactive & trade weekly if needed!Responsibilities include: Kickstarting each season with lessons learnt Ability to clearly identify good, better, best strategies within range building Proven track record of walking away from styles Driving sales via newness & in season trading Ability to maximise revenue with repeats, new colour ways and move on's the customer will love Review and set clear pricing architectures with merchandising teamExperience with trading from the Far East and closer to home (short & long lead) - this is essentialMaintain supplier relationships whilst onboarding new suppliers to the business Able to source new fabrics and trimsManage Monday Trade with key actions for your department to take Set the critical path at the start of each season, ensuring all key dates will be met with knowing your supply base & their lead times Work with marketing, visual merch, retail and studio on achieving launch dates or key selling windowsProtect sales and stock at all costs through cancellations, repeats and phasing Buy 'right' the first time, planning effectively with your merchandiser Back best sellers whilst pushing to trial newness BBBH29186 ** NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following domain @zacharydaniels.co.uk & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information **

Purchase goods and services from current vendors including awareness of demand forecasts and risk whilst establishing long term supplier relationships. Client Details A growing renewable energy company Description Negotiate contracts, prices, and payment termsBenchmarking and evaluation of existing suppliers, identifying potential savings, and implementing cost reduction initiatives as well as ongoing market research, supplier analysis and sourcing potential new suppliers of material and servicesDevelop excellent working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholdersCarry out performance evaluation and development of key suppliers including liaising with stakeholders to highlight and investigate performance issues and escalate as appropriateSupport the Supply Chain Manager in continual development, management, feedback, and improvement of the supply chainFocus on exceeding minimum service expectations by delivering an agile, value adding service with a deep understanding of customer requirements, technical competence, functional knowledge, and process efficiencyStock management to include safety stocks, reorder points, reduce duplication an obsolescence and to ensure compliance of stakeholders to stock management processCreation, implementation and roll out of procurement processes Profile Exceptional negotiation skillsSignificant previous experience within a procurement roleExcellent communication skills to facilitate building effective relationships with colleagues, clients and suppliersProven aptitude with analysesAbility to consistently deliver highly accurate outputs within a fast-paced environment often with short lead times Job Offer Hybrid working

We are seeking a Buyer for our international engineering client.  This is a permanent position based in Renfrewshire, offering hybrid working between office/home.     You will be a Procurement professional with ERP Systems Expertise having worked in either Engineering, Marine, or Subsea environments. Salary negotiable by experience plus benefits, healthcare, pension etc Responsibilities as a buyer will include End-to-End Procurement Management: Oversee all procurement activities related to sub-contract and supplier work packages. This includes the creation of detailed RFQs, comprehensive purchase orders, and ensuring alignment with project scope and deliverables.Operations Support: Provide operational support to management and the team, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances overall project success. Supplier Management : Take the lead in supplier management, utilizing your negotiation skills to enhance service, manage risks, and establish effective Service Level Agreements. Strategic Supply Initiatives: Champion the review, development, and implementation of supply strategies and purchasing methodologies to boost productivity and efficiency.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with and report to surrounding departments to ensure seamless coordination and alignment with overall business needs. New Supplier Evaluations: Conduct thorough evaluations of potential suppliers, identifying key strengths and weaknesses in alignment with business requirements. Technical Competence: Utilize your working knowledge and competence in interpreting technical drawings and translating technical requirements. ERP Systems Expertise: Leverage your proficiency in ERP systems to streamline and optimize procurement processes. Project Support: Provide crucial support to Project Managers and Engineers throughout the purchasing process. Liaison with Suppliers : Maintain effective communication with suppliers, addressing outstanding orders, material-related issues, and ensuring timely deliveries. Qualifications required for the buyer position: Previous Procurement Experience : Proven track record in a supply chain or procurement role. Project Management: Experience in handling fast-paced cross-functional projects. Negotiation Skills: Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, coupled with the ability to drive delivery efficiency and innovation. Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial, sourcing, and contract negotiation skills. Procurement Knowledge: In-depth understanding of strategic procurement techniques and processes. ERP Systems Proficiency: Experience in using ERP systems. Technological Skills: Proficient user of Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office suite. If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for procurement and a background in engineering, marine, or subsea industries, apply now to join our clients dynamic team. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our clients projects through efficient and strategic procurement practices. For further information and to apply, please send your CV to FINTEC recruit or apply via our web site.