Buyer

Siltbuster Ltd is the UK’s leading responsive wastewater treatment company, serving an extensive range of clients across the UK and overseas. “Water Quality Matters”; and the business ensures that environmental protection is provided by delivering effective package plant solutions to a breadth of sectors.

The business has grown significantly over the last few years; reaching a wider client base and enhancing the levels of service that we provide.  Therefore, we are seeking to continue to build our team; investing in skills, knowledge & experience to not only enhance the services we can provide, but support career paths helping develop and engage our staff for the sustained growth of the business.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our team in Siltbuster. This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover a maternity leave.

Main Responsibilities:

• Research, identify, build, and maintain an effective and collaborative supply chain with suitable suppliers and manufacturers for required goods/materials/services, which meet regular and fluctuating business needs  
• Achieve optimum prices, value for goods and delivery times through effective negotiation, ordering, expediting, analysis, performance monitoring and supplier relationship management 
• Effectively maintain procurement schedules, updating on a weekly basis to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods 
• Ensure consignment stock is available at all times or as required for hire fleet builds Ensure all deliveries satisfy assigned purchase orders and timeframes, promptly addressing delivery concerns or goods discrepancies, and regularly and effectively communicating updates to relevant stakeholders 
• Update, maintain and ensure accurate unit build costings and supplier costs on Syrinx 
• Report any material cost increases as they arise to the Purchasing Manager, enabling stakeholders to analyse and make informed decisions about costs and performance 
• Continually identify possible cost savings (checking raw material costs) and gaining reductions from the supply chain, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with KPIs 
• Identifying invoice queries, communicating these promptly to relevant stakeholders and resolving as appropriate 
• Responding promptly to RFQ enquiries from other departments, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information. 
• Evaluating PQQ information within Assure to ensure compliance with Siltbuster standards and policies 
• Participating in monthly and annual stock takes, as required, to verify and reconcile actual physical inventory with recorded inventory levels  
• Assist in the management of part obsolescence, to ensure their effective control and replacement Working closely with other departments to identify and deliver new sourcing opportunities to meet ongoing and new business requirements. 
• Proactively rationalize the existing supply chain, by eliminating inefficiencies in the procurement process and streamlining the number of suppliers based on agreed criteria to reduce costs and improve overall operational efficiency 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (UK/Europe) and company policies for supply chain activities at all times. 
• Have an overall understanding of the risks and implications associated with the requirements of the role and take appropriate action to mitigate any potential consequences.   
  

• Shadow duties performed within Purchasing and Stores functions
• Positively and proactively contribute to a team spirit, providing support to others when needed 
• Safety, Health, Quality, Environment (SHEQ) 
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve delivery, quality, and commercial issues in a prompt and effective manner. 
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues to the Purchasing Manager.
• Support the Purchasing Manager in the enhancement of departmental processes 
• Be familiar with and follow Company QHSE policies, processes, and codes of proactive to minimize risk to self and other personnel 
• Report any matters affecting health, safety, and environment immediately to the line manager 
• Promote value for money & effectiveness through the removal of waste systems & process, driving excellence in all that we do through continuous improvement. 
• Ensure all necessary administration and records required are completed accurately and in a timely manner, in line with relevant Company procedures and guidelines.  
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained and observe data protection and associated guidelines  
• Constructively challenge and improve systems where needed  
  

• Operate in an efficient, effective manner to deliver duties and achieve goals and targets. Actively seek ways to avoid or reduce cost and waste during work activities.  

•  Strong understanding of the manufacturing industry
• Good understanding of Purchasing processes
•  Good commercial acumen with basic financial management principles 
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Able to prioritise and manage time and work efficiently and effectively under own supervision and as part of a team
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills to foster positive, collaborative, and productive working relationships. 
• Uses initiative, commercial acumen and critical thinking skills for effective problem solving and sound judgement for decision-making 
• Good negotiation and analytical skills
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office including intermediate excel skills 

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life. 

• Competitive salary
• Eligible for company bonus scheme
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym membership
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
•  3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
• Support for development and training
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee referral scheme

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Siltbuster Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.