Buyer - Indirect Spend

3 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Alexander Steele Recruitment Full time

We have partnered with a leading food manufacturer that is urgently looking for a Buyer to join their site based in the Oxfordshire area on a 12-month FTC.


You will manage their indirect spend (OPEX and Capex), looking for both short term opportunities through spot buy reduction and long-term opportunities through strategic sourcing activity.


Key responsibilities:

  • Support strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver long range programs for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies) and related capital services.
  • Build and maintain supplier relationships with the objective of reducing costs and eliminating inefficiencies throughout the Procurement Cycle.
  • Represent the sourcing department in the indirect spend area for both technical and non-technical spend, advocating procurement and sourcing, and demonstrating added value for the business.
  • Manage the tender process and negotiate with local suppliers to ensure optimum price, quality and service levels.


Candidate requirements:

  • A tertiary qualification in engineering, supply chain, procurement or equivalent will be desirable.
  • At least 3 to 5 years Indirect or Technical Buying experience managing Opex, MRO or Capex categories.
  • Tender management process experience
  • Good communicator with the bility to drive effective supplier negotiations
  • Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously


On Offer:

  • Salary will be circa £45 000 to £50 000
  • 26 leave days + 8 bank holidays
  • Hybrid remote working (2 days in the office)


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