Buyer

GSF Car Parts; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GSF Car Parts in Wolverhampton is seeking a Buyer to support the Indirect Procurement function, driving cost-effective and compliant sourcing across the business. The role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers on RFQs, onboarding, contract admin, SRM and ESG initiatives.

You will gain broad exposure across indirect spend categories, develop core procurement skills and progress a career within the Indirect Procurement team.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Interest in procurement and supply chain with a desire to develop professionally.
• CIPS qualification (Level 3 or 4) or working towards CIPS is desirable.
• Experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain environment (preferred).
• Good numerical skills and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Customer service mindset with focus on continuous improvement.
• Awareness of how systems, data and AI tools can be used to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing activity across indirect spend categories and manage the shared mailbox.
• Lead sourcing exercises, including RFQs, supplier comparisons and cost analysis.
• Deliver cost down against an annual cost reduction plan and efficiency targets.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure timely supply.
• Manage supplier onboarding, compliance documents and maintain records.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts using templated terms and conditions.
• Lead supplier performance monitoring and SRM activities for allocated categories.
• Manage invoice queries and work with Suppliers and Finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure business-wide compliance with procurement processes.
• Support use of systems and AI tools to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
• Reduce tail spend and rationalise suppliers.
• Assist in the delivery of ESG workstreams to support GSF's ESG strategy.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPS Level 3 or 4

Job description

About The Role

The Buyer will support the Indirect Procurement function in the delivery of a cost-effective, efficient and compliant supply of goods and services across the business. The role will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support sourcing activity, supplier management, contract administration, supplier onboarding, ESG compliance, invoice validation and cost control initiatives, whilst developing procurement capability and commercial understanding. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across multiple indirect spend categories, develop core procurement skills and progress a career within the Indirect Procurement team.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing activity across indirect spend categories and manage the shared mailbox
• Lead sourcing exercises, including RFQs, supplier comparisons and cost analysis
• Deliver cost down against an annual cost reduction plan and efficiency targets
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure a timely supply
• Manage supplier onboarding, compliance documents and maintain accurate records in the document library
• Negotiate and prepare contracts using templated terms & conditions
• Lead supplier performance monitoring and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities for allocated categories
• Manage invoice queries and work with suppliers and Finance to resolve discrepancies
• Ensure business wide compliance with procurement processes
• Support use of systems and AI tools to improve efficiency and streamline procurement processes
• Reduce Tail Spend and rationalise suppliers
• Assist in the delivery of the Scope 3 Net Zero and EcoVadis workstreams to support GSF's ESG strategy

Key Challenges

• Managing multiple requests and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Balancing cost, service and compliance requirements
• Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Developing procurement knowledge while delivering consistent operational support
• Working accurately to deadlines and maintaining attention to detail
• Delivering cost saving targets

About You

Skills, Know How and Experience:

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• An interest in procurement and supply chain, with a desire to develop professionally
• CIPS qualification (Level 3 or 4) or working towards CIPS is desirable
• Experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain environment (preferred but not essential)
• Good numerical skills and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
• A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers
• A customer service mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Awareness of how systems, data and AI tools can be used to improve efficiency

About Us

About GSF Car Parts:

GSF Car Parts is a leading motor factor with more than 210 branches across the UK and Ireland, supplying thousands of independent garages, national chains and retail customers with parts for all makes and models, tools, garage equipment and specialist training.

The business is driven by a strong supply chain that is comprises of our National Distribution Center in Wolverhampton, our strategically located Regional Distribution Hubs and hundreds of branches that provide excellent service to their local customers.

GSF Car Parts has been serving the automotive aftermarket since the late 1960s, growing steadily over the last half century through organic expansion and acquisition.

In November 2021 the local brands trading through The Parts Alliance came together under the GSF banner to form a single unified proposition, nationwide.

The knowledge and experience of our people form the foundation of our reputation for outstanding customer service. Today, we are driven by continuous improvement, and we seek new ways to deliver the best possible customer service experience, whether at home, at the counter or in the garage.

We are constantly evolving, adapting to the evolution of emerging vehicle technology and its impact on the aftermarket for our people, and developing new software to improve our service to customers.

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