Buyer (12 Month Contract)

Buyer

12-month fixed-term contract

£35,000-40,000 per annum DOE

Job reference: 16725

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are partnering with an organisation in Stockton-on-Tees on the appointment of a Buyer to join their team, initially on a fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months.

The role is offering £35-40k depending on experience, and offers hybrid working after an initial training period of 3 days in office and 2 days working from home.

The Buyer will work as part of a high-performing, customer-focused Procurement team, managing sourcing and supplier activities to support safe and reliable plant operations. The role will support operational & maintenance activities, planned outages & shutdowns through the timely procurement of critical goods and services.

The Role

Procurement & Sourcing

• Lead RFQs, evaluating supplier quotations against commercial requirements and liaising with stakeholders to support the evaluation of technical & operational requirements
• Conduct tender activities and commercial bid evaluations on low-medium risk/value requirements, and make recommendations for supplier selection & award
• Negotiate pricing & terms and conditions to achieve value for money and mitigate risk
• Identify and evaluate new and alternative suppliers through sourcing activities, including ownership of supplier onboarding & due diligence

Contracting & Contract Management:

• Review supplier terms and conditions and contract documentation, identifying commercial risks and non-standard clauses, and support or lead negotiations to ensure contracts meet business and procurement requirements.
• Maintain contract records and ensure contracts, amendments and supporting documentation are accurately stored within company systems
• Support the management of contract renewals, extensions and termination activities, ensuring continuity of supply and compliance with governance requirements

Cost & Supplier Performance Management:

• Develop & maintain effective supplier relationships, managing supplier performance through regular review of KPIs & SLAs (where applicable,) NCRs and stakeholder feedback
• Support supplier review meetings and contract performance reviews, driving continuous improvement initiatives where appropriate
• Identify and deliver cost reduction & value improvement (including efficiency opportunities) through effective sourcing and supplier engagement
• Support the planning and execution of supplier audits

Systems & Processes:

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with procurement policies, procedures, delegated authorities, and any relevant laws and legislation
• Use procurement systems to manage the P2P process, supplier information and procurement data accurately and efficiently
• Support the resolution of invoice disputes, working with suppliers, stakeholders and Finance to achieve timely resolution and prevent recurrence

The Person/Requirements

• Previous experience in a procurement role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: word, excel, email
• Appreciation & application of data management systems
• Working knowledge of terms and conditions and forms of contract
• Confident using ERP systems
• Experience leading RFQs/tenders and delivering cost savings
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing principles
• Strong negotiation & communication skills

For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.