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
