Buyer

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are pleased to be partnered with a manufacturing organisation in Newton Aycliffe on the appointment of a Buyer to join their team on a full-time and permanent basis.

Salary on offer is £32-35k per annum depending on experience.

Working as part of a Supply Chain department of 4 people, the role will support all aspects of direct and indirect purchasing across the various functions within the business.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 with an early Friday finish.

Benefits include: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, matched pension contribution up to 7.5% after probationary period, performance bonus, length of service awards, health cash plan and employee assistance programme.

This is an on-site based role 5 days a week.

The Role:

• Direct procurement of components for production
• Indirect procurement of goods and services as required by the business
• Managing RFQ process and negotiating best price, quantities and lead times
• Vendor selection
• Ensure data accuracy in ERP system
• Supplier relationship management
• Ensure vendor records and certification are up to date
• Expedite goods and services providing stakeholder feedback
• Prepare commercial invoices and shipping documentation
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries in a timely manner
• Application of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) reporting for indirect purchases
• Prepare reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends

The Person/Specification:

• Demonstrable experience within a procurement role
• Working knowledge and experience of ERP systems would be desirable but not essential
• Demonstrable experience in a high-volume purchasing role
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong team player with the ability to influence and inspire others
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT applications
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret, analyse and report on data
• Pro-active problem-solving skills
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve targets

This is an urgent requirement with an immediate start available.

For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon | Sector Lead - Procurement at Jackson Hogg.