Operational Buyer

Our international manufacturing client based in Wallsend is looking for an Operational Buyer to join them on a permanent basis.

Job Role

• The role of the Operational Buyer is to support , manage and co-ordinate administrative duties in an efficient and effective manner to ensure continuous operations, maximum value for money
  

• Validates Purchase Requisitions (completion & correctness), coordinates with Procurement Manager

• Creates Purchase orders & follows up on entire PO process and contracts

• Monitors own and department KPI’s, escalating where required

• Executes low value spot buy orders as defined in category strategy

• Inputs contract data in SAP

• Provides/cleans data (KPI reports, saving, PPE, category spend data) and performs selected analysis

• Monitors compliance to procurement guidelines and processes

• Creates and maintain Material and Vendor master data management

Skills/Experience

• Previous Procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment
  

• Good understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Strong negotiation skills

• Organised, self-starting, responsible and flexible

• Ability to work under pressure to meet demanding and changing deadlines through effective prioritisation

• Experience in the use of ERP systems, preferably SAP