Junior Buyer

Jackson-Hogg-Procurement-division-are-pleased-to-be-partnering-with-a-growing-engineering-business-in-Newcastle-on-the-appointment-of-a-Junior-Buyer-to-join-their-team.

This-is-a-full-time-and-permanent-role,-offering-a-competitive-salary-and-an-excellent-benefits-package!

Working-in-a-modern-office-environment-and-being-part-of-a-friendly-purchasing-team-of-5-people,-the-Junior-Buyer-will-support-routine-purchasing-activity,-maintain-accurate-data,-collaborate-with-suppliers-and-help-keep-the-day-to-day-flow-of-materials-moving-across-the-business.

We-are-looking-for-a-Junior-Buyer-who''s-eager-to-build-their-career-in-procurement-and-play-a-key-role-in-keeping-the-purchasing-operations-running-smoothly.-This-is-an-excellent-opportunity-for-someone-who''s-organised,-detail-driven-and-ready-to-learn,-supporting-the-wider-procurement-team-to-ensure-components-and-services-reach-engineering-and-production-teams-on-time.

The-Role:

• Handling-requisitions-and-issuing-purchase-orders-for-lowto-medium-complexity-goods
• Obtaining-quotes-and-placing-orders-with-subcontracted-service-providers
• Monitoring-open-purchase-orders,-flagging-delays-and-working-with-suppliers-to-resolve-issues
• Maintaining-accurate-supplier-details,-pricing,-lead-times-and-part-information-in-the-ERP-system
• Keeping-supplier-documentation-up-to-date-and-maintaining-accurate-records
• Assisting-with-invoice-matching-and-basic-query-resolution-in-collaboration-with-finance
• Providing-adhoc-administrative-support-such-as-filing,-document-management-and-process-updates
• Assisting-with-procurement-process-improvements-to-enhance-efficiency

Benefits:

• Competitive-remuneration-package,-with-performance-related-bonuses-and-clear-progression-opportunities.
• 25-days''-holiday-+-public-holidays,-with-long-service-rewards-and-the-option-to-buy-up-to-5-additional-days.
• Free-breakfast-and-freshly-cooked-lunches-every-day.
• Private-healthcare-through-Aviva,-keeping-you-feeling-your-best.
• Life-assurance-for-peace-of-mind-for-you-and-your-loved-ones.
• Salary-sacrifice-schemes-including-EV-car-and-Cycle-to-Work-options-for-easy,-sustainable-travel.
• Paid-team-socials-from-quiz-nights-and-football-to-board-games-and-more.
• Pension-plan-with-employer-matched-contributions-to-help-you-plan-for-the-future.
• A-culture-that-empowers-they-enable-change,-encourage-challenge,-and-celebrate-personal-growth.-

The-Person/Requirements:

• Ideally-1-2-years''-purchasing-experience
• Strong-attention-to-detail-and-good-organisational-skills
• Comfortable-using-IT-systems.-ERP/MRP-experience-is-desirable-
• Strong-written-and-verbal-communication-skills-for-supplier-and-internal-liaison
• Basic-understanding-of-purchasing-processes-and-supplier-management
• Comfortable-working-across-multiple-tasks-in-a-fast-paced-environment
• Proactive-problem-solving-approach-and-enthusiasm-to-learn

For-more-information,-please-get-in-touch-with-Gemma-Yeadon-Sector-Lead-|-Procurement-at-Jackson-Hogg-Recruitment.-

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