Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Job Title:

Buyer

Location:

Hebburn

Contract Length: 3–6 Months Temporary contract

Hourly Rate:
Competitive / Negotiable (Competitive hourly rate based on experience)

Job Purpose

The Buyer will support the Siemens plc EA business by driving day-to-day operational purchasing activity for a period of 3 to 6 months. Key objectives include managing Requests for Quotation (RFQs), handling supplier inquiries, placing purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and performing essential procurement administration to support ongoing project and business requirements.

Responsibilities

* RFQs & Quotation Management:
Prepare and issue requests for quotation using approved templates, defined specifications, and nominated suppliers; follow up supplier quotations to support project, tender, and operational deadlines.

* Quotation Analysis & Review:
Complete initial quotation comparisons covering price, delivery, scope, and commercial compliance; identify gaps, exclusions, or inconsistencies and escalate for review.

* Order Placement & Management:
Convert fully authorized purchase requisitions into accurate purchase orders; place and amend orders in accordance with agreed supplier selection, pricing, terms, and internal approvals.

* Expediting & Delivery Tracking:
Obtain order acknowledgments, monitor open orders, actively expedite suppliers against confirmed delivery dates, and maintain delivery trackers.

* Issue & Risk Escalation:
Identify potential delays, capacity constraints, and long lead-time concerns; support commercial negotiations led by senior procurement leadership and escalate significant commercial, contractual, quality, or supply-chain risks.

* Supplier & Administrative Support:
Act as a day-to-day contact for routine supplier inquiries, support the resolution of invoice and PO queries, and maintain accurate SAP data and procurement audit trails.

* Compliance:
Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, delegated authority limits, and Siemens Business Conduct Guidelines.

About You

Essential Requirements:

* Previous experience in a buying, purchasing, procurement, or supply-chain support role.

* Proven experience in obtaining, reviewing, and comparing supplier quotations, as well as raising and managing purchase orders.

* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

* Clear supplier and stakeholder communication skills with good judgment on when to escalate issues.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and previous experience using an ERP or purchasing system.

Desirable Requirements :

* Direct experience using SAP.

* Procurement experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, utilities, or a project-based environment.

* Experience with supplier expediting and delivery-performance monitoring.

* Basic understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, or Bills of Materials (BOMs).

* Awareness of contractual terms, Incoterms, and supply-chain risk.

* CIPS qualification (or working towards one)