Buyer

Description

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.

Ad ID: 5419198794