At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement activities, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation in Stockton-on-Tees with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 12-month fixed-term contract with excellent career development potential.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a high-performing team while developing your procurement skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
12-month fixed-term contract. 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.
Buyer in Stockton-on-Tees employer: Jackson Hogg Ltd
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Newcastle upon Tyne, where your expertise in Accounts Payable will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary and the flexibility of hybrid working, you'll thrive in a friendly environment that encourages professional growth and development. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-established business during a period of exciting expansion.
