Strategic Buyer

Salary Competitive

Blyth, Northumberland

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are excited to be exclusively partnered with an innovative and ambitious manufactuing organisation in Blyth on the appointment of a Strategic Buyer to join their team.

This role is brand new for the market and will focus on sourcing activities, maintaining strong supplier relationships and effective negotiation, whilst supporting Sales, Engineering and Operations to source business critical materials, components and services.

This role works in a Purchasing team of 3 people and is based predominantly on site. The position is a full time and permanent role. Salary on offer is competitive with some excellent benefits!

The Role:

• Identify relevant vendors.
• Engage and negotiate best conditions to support on winning new business award.
• Onboard new suppliers, new materials and services for repeat purchasing.
• Monitor supplier relationships for technological and process advancements to improve offering to the business.
• Oversee MRP signals for new buy, cancel, push and pull.
• Ensuring material arrives on time at standard cost to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee expediting deliveries from suppliers that are overdue or urgent.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements through negotiation and tendering.
• Monitoring supplier performance through KPIs.
• Developing strong relationships with existing suppliers.
• Ensuring correct supplier details and material prices are maintained within the ERP system.

Benefits:

• CIPS funding as part of package
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus birthday off
• Purchase holiday scheme up to 5 additional days
• Long service annual leave starting at 5 years' service
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Flexible start and finish times. You can choose to start 7am-9am and finish between 3.30pm-5.30pm
• Bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted gym membership
• Internal development opportunities

The Person/Specification:

• CIPS qualified or willing to work towards
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and advanced procurement tools and techniques
• Manufacturing background would be advantageous
• Previous experience working within a purchasing function using an MRP/ERP system
• Strong negotiation skills
• Able to build effective relationships with colleagues and suppliers
• Driving license
• Self motivated, confident and collaborative approach

For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg.