Indirect Buyer

Northampton Business Directory; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is looking for an Indirect Buyer to manage procurement for non-car-related goods and services. This role requires a CIPS qualification and extensive experience in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities ranging from negotiating with suppliers to managing procurement documentation. Join a dynamic team that values open communication and an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement in a fast-paced industry.
• Strong negotiation skills essential.
• Effective communication with stakeholders necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing of indirect goods and services.
• Prepare commercial specifications for purchasing proposals.
• Negotiate optimum value with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP system

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.

Being a part of this team, will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:

Job description:

We have an opportunity for an Indirect Buyer to join the Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will be responsible for purchasing non car related goods (indirect) and services for various stakeholders across the company. We aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

What you will be doing:

• End to end purchase of indirect good and services
• Pro-active communication with all relevant stakeholders to achieve the most effective procurement
• Prepare commercial specifications for proposal requests
• Arrange and facilitate meetings between stakeholders and suppliers when required
• Request quotations and negotiate optimum value with suppliers
• Review proposals and provide summary documentation to stakeholders
• Award orders with agreement from the relative stakeholders
• Manage all documentation for purchases including the raising of POs
• To report any delivery exceptions to stake holders in a timely manner to manage expectations
• Liaise between suppliers and stakeholders to resolve any supply issues
• Assist with invoice discrepancies when required
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of the company’s ERP system and contribute to its ongoing development
• Ensure compliance with purchasing and finance policies

Requirements

• CIPS qualification (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) is essential.
• Extensive experience of procurement in a fast-paced industry
• Proven strong negotiation skills
• Previous ERP experience
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders and suppliers
• Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email
• Previous experience of MS applications including Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• Flexible attitude with the ability to work within a team in a high pressure rapidly changing environment
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the postholder and identifies the level of responsibility at which the postholder will be required to work. Subject to the discretion of the Company, the postholder will carry out the duties specified above together with such other duties or tasks for the Company as reasonably required.You may also be required to perform additional duties for the Company from time to time commensurate with your skills and experience.