Kinetic Recruitment are currently resourcing for a permanent Buyer to work in Gateshead at our client's engineering facility. As a Buyer you will be responsible for an array of procurement activities, from materials to commodities and services, ensuring deliveries are on time, to cost and quality.The Role: Following up with suppliers Expediting purchase ordersManage purchase order confirmationsInvoice reconciliationContact vendors when there are discrepancies Updating the team and stakeholders about any delays or problems with suppliersStock control and to buy reports Researching new products and suppliersNegotiating contracts with suppliersPresenting cost analyses to the department Maintaining records of supplier contracts Staying up to date with industry & market trendsMaintaining strong relationships with vendors Ability to remain calm in stressful situationsPersonal development and training (CIPS)Any other duties as requested or assigned by the Purchasing Manager Skills and Experience: Purchasing or Supply Chain related qualification or working towards Experience in a buying or procurement role Manufacturing environment experience would be beneficial Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Fully on-site If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience please apply via the link provided. Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities. S&T1