Tier 1 Buyer (Maternity Cover)

Location: On-site in Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom

Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum, depending on experience

Company

hirify.global’s Procurement division is partnering exclusively with a manufacturing organisation.

What you will do

• Procure components for production and indirect goods and services for the business.
• Manage RFQs and negotiate pricing, quantities, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Select vendors, consolidate the supplier base, and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain accurate data, vendor records, approvals, and certifications in the Priority ERP system.
• Expedite goods and services, provide stakeholder updates, and resolve invoice queries.
• Prepare commercial invoices and shipping documentation for international shipments, and monitor Purchase Price Variance.

Requirements

• Experience in procurement or purchasing, including high-volume purchasing activities.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and managing global vendors or supply chains.
• Strong negotiation skills, including experience with RFQs, pricing, quantities, and lead times.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general IT applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build positive working relationships, influence others, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on-site in Newton Aycliffe.

Culture & Benefits

• Monday to Thursday working hours are 08:00–16:30, with an early finish on Friday.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contribution of up to 7.5% after the probationary period.
• Performance bonus, length-of-service awards, health cash plan, and employee assistance programme.
• Immediate start available for this urgent requirement.