Indirect Buyer

Indirect Buyer

Location:

Greatham, Teesside

Job Type: Permanent

Salary:
Competitive

We’re recruiting for an Indirect Buyer to join the Procurement team of a major manufacturing business in Teesside.

You’ll manage a range of indirect spend, including MRO, maintenance, engineering services, facilities and professional services, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver commercial value.

• Source suppliers and manage RFQs, tenders and negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HSE and Finance.
• Support contract management and procurement improvements.

• 3+ years' experience in a Buyer, Procurement or Purchasing role.
• Experience working across indirect procurement categories.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or process environment would be advantageous.
• Strong experience of supplier management, sourcing, tendering and negotiation.
• Commercially aware with the ability to assess cost, quality, service and overall value.
• Confident dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good analytical skills and confidence working with procurement data and Excel.
• Experience using procurement/ERP systems.
• CIPS qualification or working towards one would be advantageous but is not essential.