Contract Buyer for Project Procurement (3-6m)

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

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.