Technical Purchasing Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | NE464J Hexham |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | EGGER (UK) Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1022016 |
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Technical Purchasing Specialist
Join a team where innovation meets industry-leading manufacturing, and where your expertise helps keep our operations running at their very best. At EGGER UK, we’re looking for a confident, curious, and proactive Technical Purchasing Specialist to cover a maternity period at our Hexham site. If you enjoy building strong supplier relationships, navigating complex procurement challenges, and making a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment we’d love to meet you.
City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 6518 Department: Other Technical / Production
Please note that this is a fixed term contract for maternity cover.
What you’ll be doing
As a Technical Purchasing Specialist, you’ll play a key role in keeping our site moving efficiently and safely. Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering top-tier procurement service by following EGGER UK’s procurement guidelines across all activities.
Leading UK material group strategies to source and supply indirect materials and support services effectively.
Managing contractor onboarding and performance, using digital tools to monitor, analyse, and enhance results.
Overseeing daily procurement operations to ensure a high-quality service for the business.
Developing and strengthening the supply base through supplier visits, SRM activities, audits, negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Utilising digital procurement tools, running tenders, analysing complex categories, and driving down transactional costs.
Supporting special projects assigned by the Technical Purchasing Manager.
This is a busy, varied role where no two days look the same...perfect for someone who enjoys being hands-on and making smart decisions that move the business forward.
What we need from you
We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of technical know-how, people skills, and a proactive approach. Ideally, you’ll bring:
Membership of (or working towards) CIPS – desirable
A full driving licence
Knowledge of procurement processes: RFx/tendering, supplier selection, contractor onboarding, ERP systems, and the sourcing lifecycle
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent IT skills, particularly across M365 tools and BI analysis
Experience using SAP (essential), with Ariba and spend analytics tools a plus
Experience in supplier relationship management
A highly organised approach with the ability to prioritise under pressure in a busy manufacturing setting
Natural problem-solving skills and confidence communicating at all levels, internally and externally
What we offer
By joining EGGER, you’ll become part of Northumberland’s largest family-owned manufacturing employer — where health, safety, sustainability, and employee wellbeing truly matter.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
A competitive salary & pension scheme (including Life Assurance)
Private Health Cash Plan
An annual Christmas bonus & gift
Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks
26.5 days holiday + bank holidays
Enhanced family-friendly leave policies
Subsidised school holiday kids clubs
A sustainability-led business operating across 11 countries
Tailored training and development opportunities
Employee wellbeing programmes
On-site restaurant & free weekly fresh fruit
Free secure parking
A varied role using cutting-edge digital tools and systems
A supportive induction and ongoing professional development
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company that values innovation, integrity, and people we’d love you to join us.
Your Chances and Benefits
Learning and Development
Health and Wellbeing Management
Company Pension Scheme
Flexible / Hybrid Policies
Environmental and Sustainable
Global Business
Applications close 10 March 2026
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361
About EGGER
We create more from wood. With approximately 12.000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.
Join a team where innovation meets industry-leading manufacturing, and where your expertise helps keep our operations running at their very best. At EGGER UK, we’re looking for a confident, curious, and proactive Technical Purchasing Specialist to cover a maternity period at our Hexham site. If you enjoy building strong supplier relationships, navigating complex procurement challenges, and making a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment we’d love to meet you.
City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 6518 Department: Other Technical / Production
Please note that this is a fixed term contract for maternity cover.
What you’ll be doing
As a Technical Purchasing Specialist, you’ll play a key role in keeping our site moving efficiently and safely. Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering top-tier procurement service by following EGGER UK’s procurement guidelines across all activities.
Leading UK material group strategies to source and supply indirect materials and support services effectively.
Managing contractor onboarding and performance, using digital tools to monitor, analyse, and enhance results.
Overseeing daily procurement operations to ensure a high-quality service for the business.
Developing and strengthening the supply base through supplier visits, SRM activities, audits, negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Utilising digital procurement tools, running tenders, analysing complex categories, and driving down transactional costs.
Supporting special projects assigned by the Technical Purchasing Manager.
This is a busy, varied role where no two days look the same...perfect for someone who enjoys being hands-on and making smart decisions that move the business forward.
What we need from you
We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of technical know-how, people skills, and a proactive approach. Ideally, you’ll bring:
Membership of (or working towards) CIPS – desirable
A full driving licence
Knowledge of procurement processes: RFx/tendering, supplier selection, contractor onboarding, ERP systems, and the sourcing lifecycle
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent IT skills, particularly across M365 tools and BI analysis
Experience using SAP (essential), with Ariba and spend analytics tools a plus
Experience in supplier relationship management
A highly organised approach with the ability to prioritise under pressure in a busy manufacturing setting
Natural problem-solving skills and confidence communicating at all levels, internally and externally
What we offer
By joining EGGER, you’ll become part of Northumberland’s largest family-owned manufacturing employer — where health, safety, sustainability, and employee wellbeing truly matter.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
A competitive salary & pension scheme (including Life Assurance)
Private Health Cash Plan
An annual Christmas bonus & gift
Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks
26.5 days holiday + bank holidays
Enhanced family-friendly leave policies
Subsidised school holiday kids clubs
A sustainability-led business operating across 11 countries
Tailored training and development opportunities
Employee wellbeing programmes
On-site restaurant & free weekly fresh fruit
Free secure parking
A varied role using cutting-edge digital tools and systems
A supportive induction and ongoing professional development
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company that values innovation, integrity, and people we’d love you to join us.
Your Chances and Benefits
Learning and Development
Health and Wellbeing Management
Company Pension Scheme
Flexible / Hybrid Policies
Environmental and Sustainable
Global Business
Applications close 10 March 2026
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361
About EGGER
We create more from wood. With approximately 12.000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.