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FTC Buyer
Job Posted: 15 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rowlands Gill, Gateshead
Expire in: 13 days
Job Description
MTrec’s new career opportunity
Our leading industry-based client are looking to appoint a Buyer to join their small procurement
department, initially on a 6 month temporary basis with a view to possibly going permanent.
Salary is competitive and working hours are 37.5 hours per week with an 8am or 8.30am start depending on preference. They offer early finishes on a Friday of 2pm.
This is an on site based role and can be based at either their Rowlands Gill or Hexham site.
The Role
* Manage the end-to-end procurement process from requisition through to purchase order placement and supplier delivery.
* Coordinate purchasing activities across multiple sites to ensure continuity of supply and optimal inventory levels.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers to support quality, cost and service objectives.
* Obtain quotations, evaluate supplier proposals and make purchasing recommendations based on commercial and operational requirements.
* Monitor supplier performance, including delivery, quality and service metrics, and escalate issues where necessary.
* Support supplier negotiations relating to pricing, lead times, payment terms and service agreements.
* Identify and implement cost-saving and value-improvement opportunities across procurement categories.
* Analyse purchasing trends, supplier spend and procurement data to support business decision-making.
* Work closely with Operations, Finance, Sales and Warehouse teams to forecast demand and manage inventory requirements.
* Support the onboarding, approval and ongoing review of suppliers in line with company policies and procedures.
* Investigate and resolve supplier, delivery, invoice and stock-related issues in a timely manner.
* Ensure procurement records, contracts and supplier documentation are maintained accurately and compliantly.
* Assist with procurement projects, process improvements and system enhancements.
* Produce procurement reports, KPI data and management information as required.
* Support supply chain risk management activities and identify opportunities to improve supplier resilience.
* Provide support to the wider procurement and supply chain team as required.
The Person/Requirements
* Minimum 3–5 years' experience within a procurement, purchasing, buying or supply chain role.
* Experience of supplier relationship management and procurement coordination.
* Experience analysing purchasing data and producing procurement reports.
* Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
* Experience using ERP, MRP or procurement management systems.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
* Experience supporting supplier negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives is desirable.
* CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS would be advantageous.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Potential role may lead to a permanent position.
* Many other excellent benefitsBefore You Apply
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