Indirect Purchasing Manager

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia.

AAG’s network serves thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 75 Distribution Centres, approximately 2,550 Stores and thousands of vehicle repairers, body shops and auto-centres. AAG has a revenue of 3.4 billion euros with over 17,000 employees. Learn more ianceautomotivegroup.eu

The Indirect Purchasing Manager will lead the development and management of the group’s indirect procurement function. The role is responsible for establishing sourcing strategies, supplier-management practices, purchasing controls, and processes for goods and services not intended for resale.

The role will deliver value, cost efficiency, supply continuity, governance, and service improvements while partnering with stakeholders across the group.

• Develop and implement the indirect purchasing strategy, policies, processes, and controls.
• Lead sourcing activities for indirect goods and services, including tendering, quotation, evaluation, negotiation, and supplier selection.
• Manage indirect spend categories and develop category plans aligned with operational and business requirements.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, commercial terms, pricing, service-level agreements, and renewal arrangements.
• Establish supplier performance-management processes, including performance reviews, risk management, issue resolution, and corrective actions.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving, value-improvement, standardisation, and spend-consolidation opportunities.
• Build effective partnerships with budget holders and stakeholders to understand demand, requirements, and future purchasing needs.
• Oversee purchasing activity, purchase-order compliance, delegated authority controls, and procurement governance.
• Lead, coach, and support indirect purchasing team members, including the Indirect Purchasing Buyer where applicable.
• Develop procurement reporting, including spend analysis, savings tracking, supplier performance, contract status, and compliance measures.
• Ensure procurement records, supplier information, contracts, and documentation are accurate and maintained appropriately.
• Work with Finance and operational teams to support budgeting, forecasting, payment terms, and cash-flow objectives.
• Identify and mitigate supply, commercial, operational, and supplier-related risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement systems, processes, data quality, and stakeholder service.

• Product Operations Director
• Finance and budget holders
• Operations, Facilities, IT, HR, Marketing, and other support functions
• Senior business leaders
• External suppliers, service providers, and contract partners

• Significant experience in procurement, purchasing, category management, or supply chain.
• Experience leading indirect procurement activity and managing a range of indirect spend categories.
• Proven ability to lead sourcing events and negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier management, contract management, and purchasing controls.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering cost savings, commercial value, or…