Your new company

A globally recognised manufacturer is seeking an ambitious Indirect Buyer to join its procurement team. This is an opportunity to work within a fast-paced, innovative environment where procurement plays a critical role in delivering exceptional customer experiences and supporting a world-class brand.

Your new role

You will manage procurement activity across a range of commercial categories that directly support the customer journey, including:

Events & Experiential
Brand, Marketing & Communications
Network Development
Aftersales

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll support category strategy development and lead sourcing projects from tender through to negotiation and contract award.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering sourcing projects that drive savings, value creation and risk mitigation
• Leading supplier negotiations and managing commercial relationships
• Supporting category strategy development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing supplier performance and contract compliance
• Partnering with Finance, Legal, Marketing and operational teams
• Presenting sourcing recommendations and commercial strategies to stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within Procurement, Purchasing or Category Management
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capability
• Experience delivering savings and commercial value
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously
• A structured and analytical approach to procurement
• Experience within Events, Marketing, Agency or Commercial Services categories would be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell additional holidays
• Structured career development opportunities
• Flexible benefits package
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
• Excellent working environment with genuine career progression

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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