Buyer in Hebburn, South Tyneside

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Hebburn 

Contract Length: 3–6 Months  Temporary contract

Hourly Rate: Competitive / Negotiable (Competitive hourly rate based on experience)

Job Purpose

The Buyer will support the Siemens plc EA business by driving day-to-day operational purchasing activity for a period of 3 to 6 months. Key objectives include managing Requests for Quotation (RFQs), handling supplier inquiries, placing purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and performing essential procurement administration to support ongoing project and business requirements. 

Responsibilities

• RFQs & Quotation Management: Prepare and issue requests for quotation using approved templates, defined specifications, and nominated suppliers; follow up supplier quotations to support project, tender, and operational deadlines.

• Quotation Analysis & Review: Complete initial quotation comparisons covering price, delivery, scope, and commercial compliance; identify gaps, exclusions, or inconsistencies and escalate for review.

• Order Placement & Management: Convert fully authorized purchase requisitions into accurate purchase orders; place and amend orders in accordance with agreed supplier selection, pricing, terms, and internal approvals.

• Expediting & Delivery Tracking: Obtain order acknowledgments, monitor open orders, actively expedite suppliers against confirmed delivery dates, and maintain delivery trackers.

• Issue & Risk Escalation: Identify potential delays, capacity constraints, and long lead-time concerns; support commercial negotiations led by senior procurement leadership and escalate significant commercial, contractual, quality, or supply-chain risks.

• Supplier & Administrative Support: Act as a day-to-day contact for routine supplier inquiries, support the resolution of invoice and PO queries, and maintain accurate SAP data and procurement audit trails.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, delegated authority limits, and Siemens Business Conduct Guidelines.

About You

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in a buying, purchasing, procurement, or supply-chain support role.

• Proven experience in obtaining, reviewing, and comparing supplier quotations, as well as raising and managing purchase orders.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Clear supplier and stakeholder communication skills with good judgment on when to escalate issues.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and previous experience using an ERP or purchasing system.

Desirable Requirements:

• Direct experience using SAP.

• Procurement experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, utilities, or a project-based environment.

• Experience with supplier expediting and delivery-performance monitoring.

• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, or Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Awareness of contractual terms, Incoterms, and supply-chain risk.

• CIPS qualification (or working towards one).