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.