Technical Buyer

Nigel Wright Group

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

This newly created buyer position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is a response to significant growth within the organization.
Key responsibilities include compiling requests for quotations, raising purchase orders, expediting open orders, and evaluating quotations against budgets.
The role is based near Newcastle with some hybrid working options, but candidates must be within commutable distance.
Candidates need previous purchasing experience in the engineering or manufacturing sector, along with strong communication and negotiation skills.
The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience.

The RoleThis is a newly created position reporting to the Supply Chain Manager. The buyer role has been created due to significant growth within the organisation.The key responsibilities for the buyer include:

Compiling and send out requests for quotations (RFQs) for products within the manufacturing portfolio to support timely purchase order placement.
Raising purchase orders based on project demand, ensuring alignment with supplier quotes and PEL requirements.
Regularly expediting open orders and explore opportunities to accelerate delivery, meeting manufacturing schedules.
Managing open orders for critical items from placement through delivery.
Evaluating quotations to ensure they meet requirements and align with budgets
Reading and reviewing technical drawings

The BusinessNigel Wright is delighted to be working exclusively with a global engineering business in the recruitment of a technical buyer to join their team at an exciting time. The role will be based from the site near Newcastle, whilst there is scope for some hybrid working, candidates will need to be based within commutable distance of Newcastle upon Tyne.The IndividualThe successful buyer will be/ have:

Previous purchasing experience in the engineering or manufacturing sector
Strong communication skills and able to managing and maintain supplier relationships.
Excellent negotiation skills.
CIPS qualifications are advantageous.
Proficient in using MS Office applications, and ERP systems
Able to work to strict deadlines while maintaining quality.
Experience reading and reviewing technical drawings to understand material requirements

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