Indirect Buyer - Indirect
Location: Derby, United Kingdom
To join this Global Leader you must be able to demonstrate full right to work in the UK without sponsorship requirement.
Be part of a global team, all united by a shared mission. From transformative, large-scale projects to the everyday actions that make a difference, they are committed to a more sustainable future.
Your Role
As the Indirect Buyer / indirect category manager you will report to the Head of Indirect Purchasing. You will be based in Derby, you will be a key member of an international procurement team, shaping and implementing commodity strategies across a diverse supplier base.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage commodity strategies for indirect procurement categories
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and monitor supplier strategies
- Achieve cost savings targets and drive measurable financial benefits
- Continuously monitor and enhance supplier and purchasing KPIs / SLA's
- Lead pre-contract, contract negotiation, and contract management activities
- Manage a broad range of spend areas including Engineering, IT Services, Utilities, Investment Goods, Consumables, and Marketing
Your Profile
- MCIPS qualification or a degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or equivalent with strong technical acumen
- Proficiency in SAP and MS Office
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities
- Capable of influencing both internal and external stakeholders
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Death in service benefit and access to subsidised private healthcare
- Supportive family-friendly policies
- Informal hybrid working arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Join a company that puts people and the planet first-and be part of shaping a sustainable future.