We have an exciting opportunity at AGS Airport for a Buyer to join our Supply Chain team.
The role will be based at Glasgow Airport.
What we can offer you:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Participation in our annual bonus plan
25 days annual holiday plus 8 public holidays
Generous pension contributions
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Healthcare
Flexible Benefit Platform
Life Assurance Cover
Free on-site car parking
Agile/Flexible working, where appropriate for the role
Job Description
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The Buyer will support the delivery of Procurement activities across AGS Airports, ensuring goods and services are sourced competitively, commercially and in accordance with company policies and governance requirements.
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Working closely with stakeholders across the business, the Buyer will manage sourcing activities across a broad range of spend categories, identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, and support the delivery of Procurement objectives.
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The role will be responsible for managing day to day procurement requirements, obtaining quotations, evaluating suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, supporting contract implementation and ensuring Procurement involvement in operational purchasing decisions.
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The Buyer will also support the management of Purchase Card activity, supplier onboarding and procurement reporting, helping improve visibility, control and compliance across AGS Airports.
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This role provides an excellent opportunity to work across a wide range of operational and support service categories whilst contributing to the ongoing development of the AGS
Principle accountabilities
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Manage procurement activities through supplier engagement, commercial evaluation, negotiation and contract award to deliver best-value outcomes.
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Manage procurement activity across a range of operational and support service categories.
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Negotiate pricing, service levels and commercial terms with suppliers.
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Identify and deliver opportunities for cost reduction, supplier rationalisation and spend aggregation across AGS Airports
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Support the management and administration of Purchase Card expenditure and controls.
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Ensure procurement activity complies with AGS governance requirements and procurement processes.
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Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and spend aggregation.
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Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across all AGS airports.
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Work with business functions to understand requirements and deliver appropriate procurement solutions.
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Support supplier onboarding and due diligence activities.
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Maintain procurement records, data and management information.
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Assist with contract implementation and supplier performance monitoring.
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Support procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Work closely with Category Managers to ensure procurement opportunities are appropriately prioritised and delivered.
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Promote best-practice procurement throughout the organisation.
Qualifications and experience
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Proven experience in a Buyer, Procurement or Purchasing role.
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Experience managing sourcing activities, supplier engagement and commercial negotiations.
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Demonstrable track record of delivering cost savings, value improvements or service enhancements.
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Experience evaluating supplier proposals and making commercial recommendations.
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Strong commercial awareness and understanding of procurement best practice.
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Experience working within a structured procurement or purchasing environment.
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Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders at all levels.
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Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
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Experience using ERP, finance or procurement systems.
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CIPS qualification or working towards qualification desirable.
Framework and Boundaries
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Operates across Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton Airports.
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Works within AGS Procurement policies, delegated authorities and governance frameworks.
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Responsible for delivering sourcing activities and procurement support across multiple spend categories.
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Supports the management of operational spend, supplier relationships and procurement compliance.
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Works closely with Category Managers, Finance, Legal and operational stakeholders.
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Escalates strategic sourcing opportunities, major commercial risks and complex contractual matters to Category Managers.
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Responsible for maintaining accurate procurement records and audit trails.
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Regular interaction with stakeholders and suppliers across the Group.
Inclusive Recruitment Process
Diversity & Inclusion is important to us here at the AGS Group. We want to ensure that our process is inclusive for all applicants. If you have any questions or need any support with your application, we are here to help. Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected]
