Buyer

Confidential; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a procurement professional in Manchester, UK, focusing on delivering cost-saving initiatives and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in indirect procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively.

This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment, requiring a strong commercial acumen and advanced analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement, ideally across Operations or Supply Chain categories.
• Proven track record of delivering complex cost-saving initiatives independently.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost-saving initiatives and manage key supplier relationships.
• Negotiate high-value contracts.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance.

Skills

Indirect procurement background

Negotiation capability

Advanced Excel skills

Strong commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

This role will focus on delivering cost-saving initiatives, managing key supplier relationships, negotiating high-value contracts, and partnering with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance and operational efficiencies.

Key experience required:

• Indirect procurement background, ideally across Operations or Supply Chain categories
• Proven track record delivering complex cost-saving initiatives independently
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• Experience managing suppliers and contract lifecycles
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills
• Confident stakeholder management across senior business functions

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional looking to make a visible impact within a dynamic environment.