Indirect Buyer

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

The ideal candidate is responsible for purchasing goods and services that are necessary for Southco’s day-to-day operations but are not directly used in the production of their products, such as office supplies, IT Equipment, SaaS, Marketing, etc. Essentially, the Indirect Buyer will manage a spend category of >$10M in order to keep the business running smoothly while focusing on cost reduction and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing suppliers – Finding and evaluating potential vendors for indirect purchases, negotiating contracts and pricing.
• Cost management – Analyzing spending patterns, identifying cost savings opportunities, and managing the total cost of ownership for indirect purchases.
• Contract management – Ensuring compliance with supplier contracts and managing contract renewals.
• Identifying needs – Working with different departments and regions within the company to understand their needs for indirect goods and services.
• Supplier relationship building – Develop strong relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of goods and services.
• Risk mitigation – Assessing potential risks associated with indirect purchases and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Monitor market conditions & performance – Report on innovation, price trends, potential opportunities. Utilize Scorecard to track action plans and deliver year-on-year improvement goals.
• Project Management – Lead cross-functional teams to achieve indirect project goals.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related areas, or technical degree (desirable).
• Minimum five years’ indirect purchasing experience.
• CPSM certification or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to lead global, virtual teams.
• Experience purchasing SaaS with a good understanding of different license types.
• Good working knowledge of global supply market capabilities, pricing policies, best practice category management, spend management, tools and templates, and effective stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel to other Southco locations.

So why join us?

At Southco, our employees are at the heart of what we do; we’re a family and strive to maintain our culture. By joining us, you will benefit from:

• Private healthcare and dental care.
• Annual bonus.
• Globally competitive compensation.
• Pension match up to 8%.
• Life assurance.
• Wellness initiatives.

Why Southco?

With over 70 years of engineering excellence and more than 3000 employees in 20 countries, Southco is a global leader in the manufacturing of engineered access solutions, products that you and thousands of others interact with every day. Our products form what we call 'touch points', such as locks, latches, fasteners, hinges, handles, and many other products that serve virtually hundreds of industries worldwide.

Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around the world who share the same vision and passion. Being part of the Southco family means being part of a success story that spans almost a century and is still being written by people just like you today.