About this role
Tier 2 Buyer
Permanent
Newton Aycliffe
Job Reference: 16769
Jackson Hogg Procurement division are pleased to be exclusively 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 £36-38k per annum depending on experience.
This role will ensure supply chain activities support operational needs, maintain optimal stock levels and contribute to overall business efficiency through effective supplier management and purchasing practices. This role plays a key part in building strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement initiatives and delivering commercial value to the organisation.
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 but 1 day per week WFH can be accommodated if preferred.
The Role:
Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with suppliers.Review and determine safety stock levels for indirect goods within allocated categoriesManage phase in/phase out process for new products and revisionsIdentify and implement cost-saving initiatives through PPV reporting, spend analysis, supplier selection, and supplier consolidation.Take Ownership of Direct Vendor relationship management and open communication channelsMonitor and report on supplier performance, implementing improvement plans where required.Manage procurement activities for CAPEX projectsDeputise for the Purchasing Manager as requiredDirect procurement of components required for productionIndirect procurement of goods and services as required by the businessManaging RFQ process, negotiating optimum price, quantities and lead timesVendor selection and consolidation of current vendorsSupplier relationship managementEnsure the accuracy of data within the Priority ERP systemEnsure vendor records, approvals and certifications are maintained and up to date.Expedite goods and services providing stakeholder feedbackPrepare commercial invoices and shipping documentation for international shipmentsInvestigate and resolve invoice queries in a timely mannerMonitor and report on Purchase Price Variance (PPV).Prepare reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends
The Person/Specification:
Experience working within a manufacturing environmentExperience managing high-volume purchasing activitiesDemonstrable experience working in a procurement or purchasing roleExperience conducting spend analysis to evaluate purchasing trends, identify cost saving opportunities and support strategic sourcing decisionsExperience in supporting cross-functional project teams to deliver CAPEX projects on time and within budgetExperience procuring metal or machined components.CIPS Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience) This is an urgent requirement with an immediate start available.
For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon | Sector Lead - Procurement at Jackson Hogg.