Jackson Hogg Procurement division are pleased to be partnered with a manufacturing organisation in Newton Aycliffe on the appointment of a Buyer to join their team on a full-time and permanent basis. Salary on offer is 32-35k per annum depending on experience. Working as part of a Supply Chain department of 4 people, the role will support all aspects of direct and indirect purchasing across the various functions within the business. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 with an early Friday finish. Benefits include: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, matched pension contribution up to 7.5% after probationary period, performance bonus, length of service awards, health cash plan and employee assistance programme. This is an on-site based role 5 days a week. The Role: Direct procurement of components for production Indirect procurement of goods and services as required by the business Managing RFQ process and negotiating best price, quantities and lead times Vendor selection Ensure data accuracy in ERP system Supplier relationship management Ensure vendor records and certification are up to date Expedite goods and services providing stakeholder feedback Prepare commercial invoices and shipping documentation Investigate and resolve invoice queries in a timely manner Application of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) reporting for indirect purchases Prepare reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends The Person/Specification: ..... full job details .....