Buyer

JOB TITLE
Buyer - Full-Time / Permanent
LOCATION
Aberlour (Moray / North East Scotland)
PACKAGE
Competitive Salary + Company Benefits
SUMMARY
Walker's Shortbread Ltd are looking for an experienced Buyer to join their Procurement team.
THE PERSON
You will have 2-3 years' experience in a similar role although not necessarily within the same industry. Strong commercial, technical and problem-solving skills are required. You need to have the ability to influence and build relationships internally and externally. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills are key and you will be required to work as part of an established team.
THE POSITION
In this operational role, the Buyer is responsible for supporting the procurement function in ensuring the delivery of purchase orders and acting as a first point-of-contact for any supplier issues. You will be required to support continuous process improvement and ensure that internal stakeholders are kept up-to-speed of any supply chain challenges.
THE COMPANY
Walker's Shortbread Ltd was established in 1898 and is now owned by third and fourth generations of the Walker family. As one of Scotland's luxury food producing companies, we are honoured to carry a Royal Warrant, granted by Her Majesty the Queen, for the supply of Shortbread and Oatcakes. We are committed to providing our employees with training, support and opportunities for career progression.
NEXT STEP
To apply please submit your CV to Neil Grant (Sr.Recruitment Consultant) at neil.grant@orioneng.com and for more information or an informal discussion, please call 01463-230860.
Closing Date: Sunday 7th August 2022

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.