KAEFER UK and Ireland

Count on us.

Job title: Buyer

Location: Jarrow Head Office

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Buyer to join our Procurement team on a permanent basis. You will be working within the Supply Chain team to support KAEFER in achieving our mission to be most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

The primary focus of this role is to procure goods and services quickly and accurately to ensure operations are maintained across the business with a focus on QCD.

How you will make an impact

• Raise PORs for goods and services ensuring approval in line with DOA.
• Expedite PORs to ensure lead times are met.
• Issue RFQs
• Invoice query resolution.
• Engage with key stakeholders across the business to develop relationships, understand requirements and project pipeline.
• Be a champion for the function, providing guidance and support to site teams for all aspects of supply chain.

What you will bring

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills to deal with various levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisation, work prioritisation and negotiating skills.
• Proactivity and the ability to work using your own initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Accuracy in processing data and information.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.
• Previous experience in a similar Supply Chain role.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Supply Chain best practice and Market and MACRO environments.
• Experience of Contract Management and Risk Management.

Why KAEFER?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.

The company has thirteen operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 32,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work - after all when it counts, count on us!

Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day – they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits:

Financial benefits

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Pension based on minimum of 5% from employee, 7.5% from KAEFER
• Discretionary, non-contractual, company bonus scheme (annual)
• Long term service reward
• Life cover (x3 annual salary)
• Company Discount Scheme (Pluxee)

Work life balance

• 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time contract
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year

Health, Happiness and Family

• BUPA healthcare assessment, after 2 years service and every 3 years thereafter
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to external counsellor
• Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses)
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Company paid sick leave following probationary period

Learning & Development

• Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us
• Payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable.