Buyer

Experis UK; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis UK is seeking a Buyer to join a busy procurement team supporting site operations and project delivery within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, analyse costs, and collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Quality and Operations to deliver procurement solutions that support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain within a complex or multi-site organisation.
• Experience managing sourcing activities, RFQs, supplier evaluations and procurement processes.
• Ability to analyse costs, budgets and purchase price variances to identify value opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary procurement contact for the site, managing procurement requests and supporting purchasing decisions.
• Lead and support sourcing activities, including supplier engagement, quotation analysis, negotiations and supplier selection.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring delivery, quality and compliance standards are met.
• Support cost reduction and cash improvement initiatives through market analysis, supplier negotiations and purchase price variance reviews.
• Assist with supplier risk management and continuity planning to ensure security of supply.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions that support operational and project requirements.
• Maintain compliance with company procurement policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support procurement activity across indirect spend, capital expenditure and MRO categories where required.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Cost analysis

RFQ management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulated environment

ERP systems

Project procurement

Education

Business degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

We are seeking a Buyer to join a busy procurement team supporting site operations and project delivery within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in sourcing activities, supplier management, cost optimisation, and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Engineering, Quality and Operations to ensure the successful delivery of procurement solutions that support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary procurement contact for the site, managing procurement requests and supporting purchasing decisions.


• Lead and support sourcing activities, including supplier engagement, quotation analysis, negotiations and supplier selection.


• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring delivery, quality and compliance standards are met.


• Support cost reduction and cash improvement initiatives through market analysis, supplier negotiations and purchase price variance reviews.


• Assist with supplier risk management and continuity planning to ensure security of supply.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions that support operational and project requirements.


• Maintain compliance with company procurement policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.


• Support procurement activity across indirect spend, capital expenditure and MRO categories where required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain within a complex or multi-site organisation.


• Experience managing sourcing activities, RFQs, supplier evaluations and procurement processes.


• Ability to analyse costs, budgets and purchase price variances to identify value opportunities.


• Strong supplier relationship management and performance monitoring experience.


• Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions.


• Experience working within a regulated environment or with regulated suppliers.


• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.


• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related discipline.


• Experience using procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba or similar ERP platforms.


• Exposure to capital projects, manufacturing procurement, indirect spend or MRO categories.


• Experience supporting supplier risk management and business continuity activities.