Indirect Buyer

NES Fircroft; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an Indirect Buyer to join our procurement team in Teesside. The role focuses on managing indirect spend across MRO, maintenance, engineering services, facilities and professional services, delivering commercial value.

You will source suppliers, run RFQs, negotiate pricing and terms, and build strong supplier relationships while partnering with Operations, Engineering and Finance to optimise procurement performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Buyer/Procurement/Purchasing role.
• Experience across indirect procurement categories.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/industrial environments is advantageous.
• Strong supplier management, sourcing, tendering and negotiation experience.
• Commercially aware with ability to assess cost, quality, service and overall value.
• Confident dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong organisation and time-management with multiple priorities.
• Experience using procurement/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers and manage RFQs, tenders and negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HSE and Finance.
• Support contract management and procurement improvements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Indirect procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Excel analytics

Manufacturing env

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Indirect Buyer

Location: Greatham, Teesside

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

We’re recruiting for an Indirect Buyer to join the Procurement team of a major manufacturing business in Teesside.

You’ll manage a range of indirect spend, including MRO, maintenance, engineering services, facilities and professional services, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver commercial value.

Key Responsibilities

• Source suppliers and manage RFQs, tenders and negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HSE and Finance.
• Support contract management and procurement improvements.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Buyer, Procurement or Purchasing role.
• Experience working across indirect procurement categories.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or process environment would be advantageous.
• Strong experience of supplier management, sourcing, tendering and negotiation.
• Commercially aware with the ability to assess cost, quality, service and overall value.
• Confident dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good analytical skills and confidence working with procurement data and Excel.
• Experience using procurement/ERP systems.

CIPS qualification or working towards one would be advantageous but is not essential.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.