Buyer

Randstad Sourceright; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens plc EA is seeking a Buyer in Hebburn on a 3-6 month temporary contract. The role involves supporting day-to-day purchasing activities, managing RFQs, placing and amending purchase orders, and expediting deliveries based on project requirements.

The successful candidate will handle supplier inquiries, maintain SAP data, and ensure procurement compliance. An hourly rate is competitive/negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in buying, purchasing, procurement, or supply-chain support.
• Experience obtaining, reviewing, and comparing supplier quotations and managing purchase orders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, able to multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP or purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• RFQs & Quotation Management: Prepare and issue RFQs using templates and suppliers; follow up quotations.
• Quotation Analysis & Review: Compare quotations for price, delivery, scope, and compliance.
• Order Placement & Management: Convert requisitions into PO and manage orders per terms and approvals.
• Expediting & Delivery Tracking: Monitor orders and expediting against delivery dates.
• Supplier & Administrative Support: Handle supplier inquiries and maintain SAP data/audit trails.
• Compliance: Adhere to procurement procedures and authority limits.

Skills

Quotation management

Purchase orders

Supplier communication

Expediting

ERP system

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards one)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Hebburn

Contract Length: 3-6 Months Temporary contract

Hourly Rate: Competitive / Negotiable (Competitive hourly rate based on experience)

Job Purpose

The Buyer will support the Siemens plc EA business by driving day-to-day operational purchasing activity for a period of 3 to 6 months. Key objectives include managing Requests for Quotation (RFQs), handling supplier inquiries, placing purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and performing essential procurement administration to support ongoing project and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• RFQs & Quotation Management: Prepare and issue requests for quotation using approved templates, defined specifications, and nominated suppliers; follow up supplier quotations to support project, tender, and operational deadlines.
• Quotation Analysis & Review: Complete initial quotation comparisons covering price, delivery, scope, and commercial compliance; identify gaps, exclusions, or inconsistencies and upgrade for review.
• Order Placement & Management: Convert fully authorised purchase requisitions into accurate purchase orders; place and amend orders in accordance with agreed supplier selection, pricing, terms, and internal approvals.
• Expediting & Delivery Tracking: Obtain order acknowledgements, monitor open orders, actively expedite suppliers against confirmed delivery dates and maintain delivery trackers.
• Issue & Risk Escalation: Identify potential delays, capacity constraints, and long lead-time concerns; support commercial negotiations led by senior procurement leadership and elevate significant commercial, contractual, quality or supply chain risks.
• Supplier & Administrative Support: Act as a day-to-day contact for routine supplier enquiries, support the resolution of invoice and purchase order queries and maintain accurate SAP data and procurement audit trails.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, delegated authority limits and Siemens Business Conduct Guidelines.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a buying, purchasing, procurement, or supply-chain support role.
• Proven experience in obtaining, reviewing, and comparing supplier quotations, as well as raising and managing purchase orders.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear supplier and stakeholder communication skills with good judgement on when to elevate issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and previous experience using an ERP or purchasing system.

Desirable Requirements

• Direct experience using SAP.
• Procurement experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, utilities, or a project-based environment.
• Experience with supplier expediting and delivery-performance monitoring.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, specifications or Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Awareness of contractual terms, Incoterms, and supply-chain risk.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards one)