FTC Buyer

MTrecs new career opportunity

Our leading industry-based client are looking to appoint aBuyerto join their small procurement

department, initially on a6 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

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• Manage the end-to-end procurement process from requisition through to purchase order placement and supplier delivery.
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• Coordinate purchasing activities across multiple sites to ensure continuity of supply and optimal inventory levels.
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• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers to support quality, cost and service objectives.
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• Obtain quotations, evaluate supplier proposals and make purchasing recommendations based on commercial and operational requirements.
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• Monitor supplier performance, including delivery, quality and service metrics, and escalate issues where necessary.
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• Support supplier negotiations relating to pricing, lead times, payment terms and service agreements.
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• Identify and implement cost-saving and value-improvement opportunities across procurement categories.
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• Analyse purchasing trends, supplier spend and procurement data to support business decision-making.
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• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Sales and Warehouse teams to forecast demand and manage inventory requirements.
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• Support the onboarding, approval and ongoing review of suppliers in line with company policies and procedures.
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• Investigate and resolve supplier, delivery, invoice and stock-related issues in a timely manner.
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• Ensure procurement records, contracts and supplier documentation are maintained accurately and compliantly.
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• Assist with procurement projects, process improvements and system enhancements.
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• Produce procurement reports, KPI data and management information as required.
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• Support supply chain risk management activities and identify opportunities to improve supplier resilience.
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• Provide support to the wider procurement and supply chain team as required.
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The Person/Requirements

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• Minimum 35 years' experience within a procurement, purchasing, buying or supply chain role.
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• Experience of supplier relationship management and procurement coordination.
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• Experience analysing purchasing data and producing procurement reports.
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• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
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• Experience using ERP, MRP or procurement management systems.
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
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• Experience supporting supplier negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives is desirable.
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• CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS would be advantageous.
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The Rewards and the Benefits

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• Competitive salary.
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• Potential role may lead to a permanent position.
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• Many other excellent benefits.
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