Buyer

Our client in Northallerton is looking for an experienced Buyer to act as a point of contact for all buying queries from internal and external stakeholders.

This is a 3-month contract to cover maternity leave.

Key Responsibilities

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• Deliver value for money solutions
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• Process requisitions and purchase orders to ensure timely issue to suppliers
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• Source new suppliers ensuring compliance with the Procurement and Contract Procedure Rules
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• Ensure continuous supply of required materials, plant and services and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operation
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• Collate management information and monitor/report suppliers and subcontractors performance through agreed KPIs
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• Maintain a professional and consistent approach in relation to all supplier relationships
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Skills and Experience

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• Strong organisational and task prioritisation skills
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• Experience of participation in departmental/organisational/external meetings
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• Resolving invoice queries which conflict with purchase order details
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• Completing new vendor on-boarding documents
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• Market research to identify new products and suppliers
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• Maintaining records of supplier contracts
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• Preparing purchase reports, including costs analyses
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Working Conditions

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• Office-based
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• Full Time Hours 40 hours per week
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• Start time: 8:00am
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• Finish time: 4:00pm
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• £14.51 per hour
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