Buyer - 12 Month contract - Based in Inverness
Location: Inverness – first 6 weeks in Hartlepool for training (Accommodation Provided)
Contract: 12 Month rolling contract- Work up until the end of 2028
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Rate: Negotiable
Hybrid: 3 days office – 2 days remote
Job Profile Summary:
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing the buying process for a specified set of goods. This role applies sourcing policies, interfaces between suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding specifications and budgets, and impacts the quality and timing of deliverables. While focused on executing standard enabling activities and advising on policies and procedures, the role allows for some autonomy in adjusting work sequences based on changing conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Place and follow up on Purchase Orders (POs); manage supplier relationships to ensure timely execution and resolve issues or schedule changes.
2. Update Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with procurement data.
3. Apply and expand knowledge of procurement theories, practices, and procedures to execute functional policies and strategies.
4. Develop a basic understanding of key business drivers and utilize this insight to achieve work objectives.