Buyer - Indirects

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Uxbridge is seeking a Buyer – Indirects to manage the Indirects spend portfolio. This role involves supplier contract management, strategic sourcing, and driving cost efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a background in procurement, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in benchmarking. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including holiday entitlement and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Background in procurement or data analysis with knowledge of procurement processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in teams.
• Experience with project management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier contracts for Indirects spend.
• Conduct strategic sourcing exercises with cross-functional teams.
• Forecast and analyze major commodity price trends.
• Report cost savings on a monthly basis.

Skills

Procurement or Data Analysis background

Driving license and flexibility to travel

Proficient in supplier benchmarking

Experience in contract negotiations

Effective communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Self-motivated

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Tools

E-Procurement systems

Python

Databases

Job description

Buyer – Indirects

Location: Uxbridge, London
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 5 days office‑based (no hybrid working)

Purpose

A strategically focused role with responsibility for the management of spend across a range of categories within the Indirects spend portfolio across the Group. You will lead and act as a commercial representative working in a cross‑functional environment, helping to deliver the Procurement Strategy and the 3‑year rolling roadmap across Pilgrim’s European Group, ultimately delivering a robust and sustainable supply base. You will be responsible for reporting your category areas, delivering synergies and savings across your spend area, delivering against agreed challenging targets, driving efficiencies and change, ensuring supplies are sourced and maintained in a sustainable manner, and ensuring best total cost of ownership whilst minimising risk.

Key Responsibilities & Measures of Success

• Develop and manage supplier contracts for areas of Indirects spend.
• Develop sourcing strategies for each sub‑category.
• Carry out strategic sourcing exercises by working within cross‑functional teams to understand and define business requirements and deliver value‑adding projects.
• Identify cost savings through spend analysis and benchmarking/tender processes, new technology, alternative suppliers, non‑traditional sources versus traditional sources.
• Utilise E‑Procurement tool for managing tendering and benchmarking processes, including contract negotiations.
• Drive improvements in supplier quality and service through SRM programmes.
• Develop Risk Management & Business Continuity Plans with key suppliers.
• Rationalise the supplier network and work on synergy programmes globally in cross‑functional teams.
• Support sites on supplier issues when appropriate and identify root cause and recommend solutions for implementation.
• Forecast and understand major commodity price trends.
• Communicate appropriately across the business, including the relevant market data, strategy, approved vendors, KPI data and success stories.
• Report cost savings on a monthly basis.
• Develop and maintain department purchasing processes.
• Deputise for Senior Buyer when required.
• Support the Senior Buyer – Indirects, generating system reports and providing analysis.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Procurement or Data Analysis background with knowledge of procurement processes and principles.
• Driving license and flexible to travel as required.
• Proficient in supplier benchmarking and tender process.
• Experience in contract negotiations.
• Effective communication, influencing and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
\>Proven project management and implementation skills.
• Self‑motivated and driven to continuously improve.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Python, databases and data analysis will be considered a differential.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a fresh, FMCG business.
• Knowledge of Indirects categories.
• Experience of category management principles.
• Experience of e‑Procurement systems.
• Interested in improving sustainability within the supply base.

The Company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best‑known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own‑label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.

What We’ll Bring to the Table

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Pension Contribution
• Family Friendly Policies
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Life Assurance

People Matter

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Our Values

• Determination
• Simplicity
• Availability
• Humility
• Discipline
• Sincerity
• Ownership