Due to our increased workload, MWH Treatment are strengthening our Regional Procurement team to maintain high standards of governance, efficiency, and strategic alignment. To support this, we are recruiting a Materials and Services Buyer, based at our Glasgow Office (Stepps), with hybrid working available.
The Materials and Services Buyer is responsible for delivering procurement activities across multiple projects within a region. This includes sourcing materials, negotiating terms, placing of orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to support our projects. The role plays a critical part in cost control, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Regional Procurement Manager, this role will be instrumental in:
- Sourcing Materials and Services: Leading procurement activities for a number of projects ensuring best value, innovation, and cost efficiencies.
- Supporting Project Demands: Providing procurement support to meet increased workload and ensure timely, compliant sourcing.
- Enhancing Supplier Relationships: Building strong partnerships to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Driving Consistency: Aligning all procurement practices with company and client policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing Materials and Services
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to understand procurement needs.
- Support the development of project procurement strategies/plans aligned with business goals.
- Lead tender processes, including ITTs/RFQs and evaluations.
- Place orders with suppliers and expedite deliveries when required to meet project timelines.
- Analyse market trends and risks to inform sourcing decisions.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to establish commercial terms, service levels (including KPIs), and contractual conditions.
- Ensure compliance to Client & MWHT frameworks to mitigate risk and optimise value.
- Manage committed project costs to mitigate financial risk and minimise business exposure.
Supply Chain Management
- Establish and maintain supplier relationships, resolving supply and service issues.
- Ensure supplier compliance with Health & Safety obligations.
- Address and resolve internal and external supply chain issues, acting as the primary escalation point.
Process Management & Improvement
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, contracts, and regulations.
- Implement best practices and drive continuous process improvement.
- Promote sustainable procurement aligned with business values and ESG objectives.
- Maintain and optimise the P2P system, ensuring clean and accurate data.
- Support internal and external audits.
Performance, Reporting & Representation
- Prepare regional level reports on procurement performance.
- Represent the department and organisation professionally in all interactions.
- Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Share best practices, innovation and drive continuous improvement.
- Undertake additional duties, training, or working hours as reasonably required, consistent with the level of responsibility of this role.
- Proactively manage your own continuous professional development by engaging in external networking, conferences, associations, and training to stay current with industry trends and innovations.