Indirect Buyer

Our client, a leading organisation within the manufacturing sector, is seeking an Indirect Buyer to support procurement operations on a permanent basis. The role will manage indirect suppliers, commodities and services, helping to maintain business continuity, control costs and provide effective operational support across the organisation.

• Manage assigned indirect supplier relationships, ensuring agreed service, cost, delivery, quality and responsiveness targets are achieved
• Place and manage purchase orders, review purchase requisitions, respond to ERP action messages and follow up on outstanding orders
• Resolve invoice issues, pricing discrepancies, cancellations, expediting requirements and goods or service-related queries
• Maintain procurement parameters, including supplier agreements, lead times, minimum order quantities, delivery frequencies and service levels
• Support cost reduction initiatives, minimise supplier cost increases and contribute to purchasing price performance across assigned categories
• Identify and manage supply and service continuity risks across facilities, MRO, tooling, services, office supplies, IT and other indirect requirements
• Monitor supplier performance, market conditions, capacity, pricing trends and service risks, supporting appropriate mitigation plans
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, suppliers and commodity teams to improve processes, standardise activity and resolve procurement issues

• Experience in a Buyer, Procurement or Purchasing role, ideally within aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or an MRO environment
• Understanding of indirect procurement, supplier management and purchase order processes
• Ability to analyse supplier information, assess performance metrics and support evidence-based purchasing decisions
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and project management abilities
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, follow procedures accurately and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• High level of ethical judgement, resilience, resourcefulness and attention to detail
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and purchasing or business management data
• High school diploma, equivalent qualification or relevant purchasing experience; an associate-level qualification would be advantageous

• This is a permanent position with travel of up to 10% as required
• The role is primarily office-based and involves regular computer and telephone use
• The position has no direct reports but may involve delegating work and providing guidance or mentoring to colleagues
• The role works closely with suppliers, internal customers, leadership and cross-functional procurement teams