Location: Wallsend
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Job ID: 168573
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