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Our client is a global engineering business with multiple sites in the North East. They are currently looking for a Buyer to join them on a permanent basis. You will be joining their site based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Culture and Company:
Our client is a leading North East Engineering business. They are proud to invest in the long-term development of their current and future employees, offering a brilliant benefits scheme.
About the Buyer role
As Buyer, you will be responsible for managing and ensuring the purchase of materials, services and/or equipment for the assigned purchasing category and project portfolio, within the set project plan, policies and framework agreements established on category level.
Other responsibilities of the Buyer include:
* Lead and participate in pre-bid process, pipeline discussions and meetings for technical commodities within the business.
* Ability to read, understand technical drawings, specifications and to transfer these requirements from this information into RFQs, Purchase Orders and Framework Agreements.
* Lead and co-ordinate negotiations on all major project procurement working with Supply Chain Manager as required on high value contracts.
About You
As Buyer, you will have purchasing experience within a manufacturing or project based offshore environment and be MCIPS qualified and/or degree in business or related discipline.
Other requirements of the Buyer include:
* Strong PC skills
* Experience of development and implementation of supply chain strategies.
* Excellent negotiator – externally and within the business
