Buyer

Buyer

Sedgefield

� Competitive

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be exclusively partnering with an innovative design and manufacturing organisation in Sedgefield on the appointment of a Buyer to join their team on a permanent basis. With global Head Quarters in the UK as well as offices and manufacturing facilities in the US, the Buyer will be responsible for the UK procurement function and reporting into the Operations Director.

This role can offer a competitive salary, home working 1 day per week, flexible working hours, 25 days holiday plus BH, life assurance, BUPA private medical, Medicash and pension scheme.

Buyer - The Role:

• The Buyer will be responsible for procuring goods and services across a variety of categories working in conjunction with engineering during product development and manufacturing during product delivery.


• Working with suppliers locally, nationally, and internationally


• Work closely with suppliers, ensuring accurate communication and improving supply chain KPIs.


• Managing and developing suppliers, and taking a lead on inventory management


• Responsible for sourcing a range of niche and specialist goods and services such as specialist chemicals, production specialist equipment, hardware, electronic components, consumables, and sub-contract services.


• Identify and achieve cost savings through supply chain management processes.


• Work closely with a variety of internal stakeholders, Finance, Manufacturing and Engineering.


• Key process owner in company ERP selection, implementation, and ongoing improvements.

The Person/Specification:

• 3-5 years' Purchasing experience.


• CIPS qualification would be advantageous although not essential.


• The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, professional, and ambitious purchasing professional, who will be given a genuine opportunity for career progression within an innovative growth organisation.


• Proven experience within the electronics and electronics materials supply chain in UK, Europe, and Far East would be advantageous.

Early application is highly recommended for this role as interviews can take place ASAP. Please contact Gemma Yeadon, Principal Consultant | Procurement at Jackson Hogg for more information.