Indirect Buyer

Portfolio Procurement; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement firm is recruiting an Indirect Buyer in Holmfirth, England. This role involves managing indirect categories, driving cost-saving initiatives, and consulting with internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in indirect procurement, especially in IT or Professional Services, with proven experience in market analysis and supplier negotiation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally with exposure to IT or Professional Services.
• Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end sourcing activities.
• Strong understanding of strategic procurement principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive cost saving initiatives throughout the group.
• Manage indirect categories and consult with stakeholders.
• Extract and analyze data to drive value or consolidate suppliers.

Skills

Indirect procurement experience

Market analysis

Supplier negotiation

Contract law knowledge

Job description

Overview

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading West Yorkshire based client to recruit for an Indirect Buyer.

Purpose of job

Take ownership for identifying and driving cost saving initiatives throughout the group on all indirect spend. To be responsible for the daily management of indirect categories. Consult with internal stakeholders where appropriate to understand their requirements for services. Extract and analyse data to identify opportunities to drive value or consolidate suppliers in the category. Maintain good relationships.

Key Skills and Experience required

• Proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally with exposure to IT, Technology or Professional Services categories.
• Demonstrated success leading end-to-end sourcing activities, from market analysis and supplier selection to tendering and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of strategic procurement principles.
• Confident negotiator with working knowledge of contract law and commercial agreements.