Buyer - Indirect in London)

1 month ago


Remote, United Kingdom Cast UK Limited Full time

Buyer - Indirect

Home-based

£Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Role Profile:

Do you have experience in managing and co-ordinating the procurement of Indirect goods or services?

Join Bunzl's small but dynamic procurement team, working for a leading distribution company dedicated to providing top-quality products and services to their customers. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, they strive to maintain their position as an industry leader.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure all training requirements are met and regularly reviewed.

Ensure consistent delivery of Procurement solutions in alignment with the businesses needs.

Deliver quality, service and value for money, consistently, to all areas of business.

Consolidate and reduce the supply chain.

Work closely with management team to agree and deliver the purchasing strategy, contribute to Bunzl UK&I purchasing strategy. Represent the purchasing function at all required meetings, events and conferences.

Negotiation of all pricing, rebates, marketing agreements, catalogue contributions and early payment discounts

Assess tenders from potential suppliers

Manage all aspects of and conduct RFP / Tender and other procurement processes on indirect spend categories.

Support the procurement director in procurement projects.

Manage the overarching Indirect procurement process of scheduling and prioritising work

Support the successful implementation of recommendations, suppliers & contract in Operating Companies.

Sourcing, selection, benchmarking and due diligence of products and suppliers

Manage new product introduction process

Driving Innovation into Sector - Targeting First to Market Product Positioning with Core Strategic Supply Partners

Managing the performance of suppliers

Rationalisation of SKU's and Suppliers

Research market trends, identifying and reviewing new products and suppliers and ensuring compliance with Bunzl CR policies.

Conduct business planning and analysis in respect of current operating practices, collect, assimilate and present business operating information.

Enter into strategic and operational relationships with the major stakeholders in the business to drive operational efficiency

Actively build relationships with external suppliers

Ensure that all major tenders/ enquires are managed

Skills & Experience:

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

CIPS qualified or equivalent an advantage

2-3 years indirect procurement experience an advantage

Experience working in a complex multi-stakeholder environment an advantage

Ability to use data and insights to inform decisions

Remuneration and Benefits:

33 days holiday (including bank holidays, with an option to buy up to 5 more days)

Bunzl Share Save option

Life Cover (3 times Gross Salary)

Bunzl Personal Pension Plan (up to 5% contributed)

Option to join Bunzl HSF Healthcare Plan

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit


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