Full job descriptionMeraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a well-established international engineering and manufacturing business in the appointment of a Purchasing & Procurement Specialist for its East Glasgow operation, paying up to £42k.


Operating within a specialist industrial sector, our client designs and manufactures highly technical equipment supplied to customers across global markets. With continued investment, international backing and a collaborative culture, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the procurement function while working closely with both local and international stakeholders.


The Role
Reporting to the Finance Controller, this position offers a broad and varied remit with responsibility for procurement and supplier management across a manufacturing environment.


Key responsibilities:
*Identifying, evaluating and onboarding suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability and lead times
*Negotiating supplier agreements, pricing and commercial terms
*Developing sourcing strategies and identifying new supplier opportunities
*Driving cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement across the supply chain
*Managing purchase orders and ensuring procurement documentation is maintained accurately
*Building strong supplier relationships and conducting regular supplier performance reviews
*Resolving supplier issues relating to quality, delivery and contractual matters
*Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating purchasing requirements with production teams
*Tracking deliveries and liaising with logistics providers to ensure material availability
*Supporting import/export activities and international supplier relationships
*Producing purchasing and supplier performance reporting for management
*Ensuring procurement activities align with company policies, compliance requirements and ESG objectives


Why Apply?
*£35,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
*Hybrid
*Flexibility
*35 days holidays
*Life assurance
*Enhanced pension
*International manufacturing environment
*Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and procurement performance
*Exposure to senior stakeholders both locally and internationally
*Varied role covering sourcing, supplier management and supply chain activities
*Opportunity for occasional UK and overseas travel
*Stable and growing business with strong market presence
*High level of autonomy and ownership


Candidate Profile
*Procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience within manufacturing, engineering or a technical environment
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*ERP system experience
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills


Next Steps
If interested in this please apply and reach out to Dylan McGinley at Meraki Talent.