Finning (UK) Ltd
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Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and innovative solutions. We are looking for a Buyer to join our Procurement team on a 9 month fixed term contract. The Buyer will play a key role in ensuring that business needs for goods and services are met efficiently and in line with procurement policies.
The Buyer will contribute to strategic sourcing, drive compliance, and build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Manage requisitions and ad-hoc procurement requests in line with agreed service levels.
Source goods and services to deliver best value, balancing cost, lead time, and business priorities.
Support departmental KPIs including: Spend Under Control; Under Contract; Preferred Suppliers; Programmes of Work
Collaborate with Category Managers to support category strategies and execute subcategory tenders.
Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and select the most suitable procurement methods.
Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure business needs are consistently met.
Maintain procurement systems such as SAP Ariba and contribute to process improvements.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a buying or procurement role.
Experience of engineering procurement and project buying.
Progress toward or completion of MCIPS is desirable.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and remain calm under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Experience with SAP Ariba is a distinct advantage.
Ability to interpret business needs and develop clear specifications and RFx documents.
A collaborative mindset and the creativity to solve problems and drive value.
Competitive salary + bonus
25 days holiday
Life insurance
Up to 7% pension
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and development
At Finning, we believe in the power of our people. We offer a dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued, and your career growth is supported. If you are ready to make a significant impact and help us achieve our ambitious growth goals, we want to hear from you.
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty.
With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime.
Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
Finning est le plus grand concessionnaire Caterpillar au monde offrant un service inégalé depuis plus de 85 ans. Nous vendons, louons et fournissons des pièces et des services pour l’équipement et les moteurs à des clients dans diverses industries, y compris l’exploitation minière, la construction, le pétrole, la foresterie et un large éventail d’applications de systèmes d’alimentation.
Depuis 1933, année où Finning a été établi au Canada par Earl B. Finning, notre nom a transmis intégrité, fiabilité et débrouillardise. Au fil des ans, l’entreprise a pris de l’expansion grâce à un véritable engagement à fidéliser sa clientèle.
Grâce à notre vaste infrastructure de support produit et à nos capacités de service inégalées, nous fournissons des solutions qui permettent aux clients d’atteindre les coûts de possession et d’exploitation d’équipement les plus bas tout en maximisant la disponibilité.
Finning emploie plus de 13 000 personnes dans le monde et exerce ses activités dans trois régions géographiques, dont le siège social est situé à Vancouver, au Canada.
