FTC Buyer

MTrec’s new career opportunity

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

department, initially on a 6 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

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

The Person/Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience within a procurement, purchasing, buying or supply chain role.
• Experience of supplier relationship management and procurement coordination.
• Experience analysing purchasing data and producing procurement reports.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
• Experience using ERP, MRP or procurement management systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives is desirable.
• CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS would be advantageous.

The Rewards and the Benefits

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