Buyer

Buyer 12-month fixed-term contract £(phone number removed) 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