Purchasing Work, Jobs in Durham (with Salaries)

Purchasing Co-ordinator
Hubbway Limited —Cramlington
- Up to £37,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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12d
Purchasing Administrator
Magnum Packaging (NE) Ltd —Billingham
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Organisational skills
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13d
Buyer
Superlec —Middlesbrough
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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7d
Contracts Officer
North Tyneside Council —North Tyneside
- £39,152 - £42,839 a year
- Full-time
Pricing and Contracts Analyst
Tritility Limited —Jarrow
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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14h
Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk
Thompson Waste Ltd —Sunderland
- £14.00 - £15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
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7d
Procurement Officer
Cleveland Group (Hire & Sales) Limited —Stockton-on-Tees
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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16h
Supplier Assurance Manager
Somerset Bridge Group —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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Purchase Ledger Clerk
Pattinson Estate Agents —Wallsend
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
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4d
Purchase Ledger Clerk
KCR —Newton Aycliffe
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Time management
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Procurement & Estates Assistant
Connect Health —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- SharePoint
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Buyer
Greggs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £35,000 a year
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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12d
Buyer - Upholstery
Rowen Homes —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk
KCR —North Shields
- £25,000 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
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Procurement Manager
hireful —Middlesbrough
- £50,000 a year
- Engineering
- Negotiation
- Free parking
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Account Manager Supplier
Hubexo —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- In-person
- Negotiation
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
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Procurement Specialist (Hartlepool)
JDR Cable Systems —Hartlepool
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
Buying Admin Assistant
Disturbia —Cramlington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Store discount
- Annual leave
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Procurement Assistant Apprentice
believe housing —Bishop Auckland
- £19,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Customer Success Manager Supplier
Hubexo —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Purchasing Co-ordinator

Hubbway Limited
Cramlington

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £37,500 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
CIPS
Procurement
Supply chain
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Supply chain management
Purchasing
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

About Us

Hubbway Plant Hire is a family-run business with over 60 years of experience in the Plant Hire Industry. Our fleet consists of a variety of plant machinery, including Excavators, Telehandlers, Rollers, Bowsers, and Tractors, which is hired to our customers both self drive and operated.

Job Overview
The Purchasing Co-ordinator is responsible for managing the procurement of equipment, consumables, parts, and services required to support the efficient operations. The role focuses on securing quality products and services at competitive prices, maintaining supplier relationships, controlling costs, and ensuring stock availability to support business operations and customer demands.

Procurement & Purchasing

Source and purchase equipment, plant components, consumables, PPE, and operational supplies.
Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations to ensure best value, quality, and service levels.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to maximise cost savings and commercial benefits.
Raise purchase orders and manage the procurement process from requisition through to delivery.
Monitor supplier performance and address any issues relating to quality, delivery, or service.

Supplier Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
Identify and onboard new suppliers to improve competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
Conduct regular supplier reviews to ensure service level agreements and business requirements are met.
Resolve supplier disputes and discrepancies efficiently.

Inventory & Stock Control

Monitor stock levels and forecast purchasing requirements to ensure availability of critical items.
Work closely with workshop, transport, and hire desk teams to understand operational requirements.
Minimise stock shortages while avoiding excessive inventory holding.
Assist with stock audits and inventory management processes.

Cost Control & Commercial Performance

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
Track purchasing expenditure and provide regular reports to management.
Ensure purchasing activities remain within approved budgets.
Support the business in achieving profitability and operational efficiency targets.

Compliance & Administration

Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and purchase order systems.
Support internal and external audits where required.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, buyer, or supply chain role.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Desirable

Experience within the plant hire, construction, engineering, or equipment hire industry.
Knowledge of procurement systems and inventory management software.
Understanding of supply chain management principles.
CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS accreditation.

Personal Attributes

Proactive and self-motivated.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
Professional and customer-focused approach.

Team player with the ability to build strong working relationships.

What We Offer

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8am to 5pm), Basic of 42.5 hours per week
Holiday Entitlement: 23 days + bank holidays
Development: Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
Work Environment: A dynamic, collaborative, and efficient team

Pay: Up to £37,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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