Buyer

Elevation Recruitment Group; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Indirect Buyer in Scunthorpe. The role involves shaping procurement strategy and improving supplier relationships within a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in indirect procurement, be strong communicators, and possess analytical skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

CIPS study support & development

Life assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an indirect procurement role.
• Strong communicator with confidence in negotiations.
• Analytical and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and manage framework agreements.
• Develop category strategies using data and market insight.
• Run tenders and manage proposals.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive approach

Job description

Indirect Buyer – Scunthorpe/Hybrid – Competitive Salary + Benefits

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a well-established business in Scunthorpe who are looking to recruit an Indirect Buyer to join their team. This role will suit someone who enjoys shaping procurement strategy, improving supplier relationships and influencing key decisions across a large and complex operation.

Key Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• CIPS study support & development
• Life assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employee assistance programme

Working Hours:

36.5 hours Monday to Friday.

Indirect Buyer Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and manage framework agreements that secure value
• Develop category strategies using data and market insight
• Run tenders and manage proposals in line with policy and legislation
• Work with stakeholders to confirm specifications and supplier engagement
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues in a professional way
• Identify opportunities to use RFI, RFP and esourcing to improve processes

The Person

• Previous experience within an indirect procurement role
• Strong communicator with confidence in negotiations and stakeholder management
• Analytical, detail focused and proactive in approach

About Elevation

Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.