Junior Buyer - Indirect

Location: Shalford

We are looking for a Junior Buyer – Indirect to support the delivery of an efficient, commercially focused procurement service across the business. Working as part of our Procurement team, you will play an important role in sourcing business services and managing indirect spend across a wide range of categories including IT, Facilities, HR, plant, stationery and other operational support services.
Working closely with the Indirect Senior Buyers and key stakeholders across the organisation, you will support procurement activities from supplier engagement and sourcing through to reporting, contract administration and purchasing processes. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career within a fast-paced, world-class manufacturing environment while helping to deliver value, efficiency and exceptional supplier performance.

The Role
You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day procurement of indirect goods and services, ensuring purchasing activities are completed efficiently, compliantly and in line with business objectives. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business, you will help maintain strong supplier relationships, support procurement initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement across the Purchasing function.
This is your chance to:
 
* Support the management of an effective supplier base that delivers quality, value and service across indirect spend categories.
 
* Assist the Indirect Senior Buyers in developing and delivering category strategies that align with business objectives.
 
* Support operational procurement activities across a wide range of business support functions including IT, Facilities, HR, plant equipment, stationery and professional services.
 
* Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, providing procurement support and promoting best purchasing practices across the business.
 
* Assist with supplier relationship management activities, including supplier performance reviews and development initiatives.
 
* Support commercial assessments of potential suppliers, helping identify opportunities to improve value, quality and service.
 
* Assist with quotations, RFQs, tender documentation and proposal costings, ensuring procurement activities are completed accurately and on time.
 
* Prepare and issue procurement documentation while ensuring compliance with company procedures and governance requirements.
 
* Support supplier negotiations and commercial discussions under the guidance of senior procurement colleagues.
 
* Create, maintain and update procurement information and purchasing parameters within the ERP system.
 
* Produce weekly procurement reports, KPI updates and departmental reporting to support business decision-making.
 
* Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure procurement requirements are delivered effectively and efficiently.
 
* Support the evaluation of new suppliers, technologies, products and services from a procurement perspective.
 
* Manage lower-value procurement activities while developing commercial knowledge and purchasing expertise.
 
* Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procurement policies, procedures and governance standards.
 
* Contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Purchasing Department while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
 
* Work towards agreed objectives, participating in regular performance reviews and development activities to build your procurement career.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You'll be an organised, commercially aware and proactive individual who enjoys building relationships and delivering excellent customer service. You'll have a keen interest in procurement and supply chain, enjoy working…