Junior Buyer

Role: Expeditor/Junior Buyer
Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Duration: 12 months

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
Grow professional relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with Sourcing and Project management to prepare current status reports and interrogate schedules and capacity charts to advise on risk profiles for future activities and end delivery.
Liaise with supplier to ensure timely delivery of goods and associated documentation to support internal and external customer requirements
Assist in the provision, and approval of, all required pre-production documentation
Assist in the resolution of any deviations or clarifications that arise during the manufacturing process
Verification of accurate quantities, quality and specification adherence during manufacturing process
Collaboration with management internally and externally to identify solutions to any ongoing issues.
Assist with sourcing strategy targets on quality, price, delivery, and service necessary to meet requirements of internal and external customers
Collaborate with manager in setting realistic and challenging operational goals, and contribute to their accomplishment
Report on any EHS issues observed