Jackson Hogg Procurement division are pleased to be partnered with a manufacturing organisation in Newton Aycliffe on the appointment of a Buyer to join their team on a full-time and permanent basis. Salary on offer is £32-35k per annum depending on experience. Working as part of a Supply Chain department of 4 people, the role will support all aspects of direct and indirect purchasing across the various functions within the business. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 with an early Friday finish. Benefits include: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, matched pension contribution up to 7.5% after probationary period, performance bonus, length of service awards, health cash plan and employee assistance programme. This is an on-site based role 5 days a week. The Role: * Direct procurement of components for production * Indirect procurement of goods and services as required by the business * Managing RFQ process and negotiating best price, quantities and lead times * Vendor selection * Ensure data accuracy in ERP system * Supplier relationship management * Ensure vendor records and certification are up to date * Expedite goods and services providing stakeholder feedback * Prepare commercial invoices and shipping documentation * Investigate and resolve invoice queries in a timely manner * Application of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) reporting for indirect purchase...