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)