Category Buyer

Indirect Buyer

Located near Chatham

Salary £25000

The Indirect Buyer will join the procurement teamreporting to the Procurement Supervisor, they will lead operational procurement activity in relation to business support and indirect spend.

As this is a new role, the Indirect Buyer will help drive cultural change to develop procurement processes specific to Indirect spend, ensure corporate governance, and manage supplier performance.

Key responsibilities are
- Lead operational procurement for business support - Facilities Management, Production Engineering needs (equipment and maintenance), PPE, hire plant, stationary, IT etc
- Develop partnership relationships with suppliers - meet, negotiate and review performance
- Liaise with stakeholder community - understand what they need from the supply chain
- Monitor, record and drive improved performance from suppliers
- Investigate and suggest new supply partners
- Suggest rationalisation of supplier base where appropriate
- Improve procurement processes and ensure adherence to procurement policies/governance

We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated and have a passion to contribute to success. In addition to this, you will possess the following:
**Qualifications**:

- Essential: Strong education background, holding A-level qualifications (or equivalent)
- Desirable: Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), or studying towards CIPS qualification would be beneficial
Experience
- Essential: Purchasing and Supplier Management experience
- Desirable: Previous experience of working in a Procurement team in an Indirect role, within a manufacturing environment.
Technical Skills
- Essential: Computer literate, with MS Office skills/abilities
- Desirable: Experience of using an MRP system and/or SAP

Personal Qualities
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to perform well under pressure, achieve goals and meet deadlines
- A good team player who welcomes change