Indirect Buyer

Adecco; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Adecco, recruiting for an Indirect Buyer, is seeking a procurement professional for an aerospace client in Wolverhampton. The role covers end-to-end procurement across FM, MRO, and Capex, with a focus on governance, supplier management, and compliant sourcing. On-site, 37 hours/week, ASAP start, 6 months+

Responsibilities include P2P execution in SAP, data-driven spend analysis, and continuous improvement across supplier relations. This is a dynamic, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement within a regulated environment, ideally aerospace.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated sourcing, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in SAP MM/P2P processes is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with spend analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities in alignment with procurement policies.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes to ensure fairness and transparency.
• Conduct evaluations and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Act as the focal point for assigned indirect categories.
• Develop sourcing strategies to achieve site and enterprise objectives.
• Drive cost reduction and monitor supply chain risks.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Lead business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with supplier requirements and resolve escalations.
• Execute Procure-to-Pay activities within SAP.
• Ensure timely purchase order placements and support invoice resolution.
• Maintain data integrity across vendor and contract information.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks effectively.
• Leverage SAP to analyse spend and supplier performance.
• Track procurement KPIs and provide data‑driven insights for decision‑making.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Spend analysis

Data-driven decisions

Education

Experience in regulated environments

Tools

SAP MM/P2P

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to new heights? Join our client, a leader in the Aerospace industry, as an Indirect Buyer and play a pivotal role in sourcing and managing indirect goods and services. If you're passionate about strategic procurement and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Summary

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months ongoing
• Location: Wolverhampton
• Pay Rate: 21.83 per hour
• Hours: 37 per week Monday to Friday - all onsite

Role Overview

As an Indirect Buyer, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end procurement process across Facilities Management (FM), Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), and Capital Expenditure (Capex). This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with policies, robust sourcing strategies, and effective supplier management.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Compliance

• Execute sourcing activities in alignment with procurement policies.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes to ensure fairness and transparency.
• Conduct evaluations and ensure compliance with audit requirements.

Commodity & Spend Management

• Act as the focal point for assigned indirect categories.
• Develop sourcing strategies to achieve site and enterprise objectives.
• Drive cost reduction and monitor supply chain risks.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Lead business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with supplier requirements and resolve escalations.

Operational Procurement Execution

• Execute Procure-to-Pay activities within SAP.
• Ensure timely purchase order placements and support invoice resolution.
• Maintain data integrity across vendor and contract information.

Governance, Risk & Controls

• Ensure compliance with the organization's Code of Conduct.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation for all procurement activities.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks effectively.

Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Leverage SAP to analyse spend and supplier performance.
• Track procurement KPIs and provide data‑driven insights for decision‑making.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in indirect procurement within a regulated environment, ideally aerospace.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated sourcing, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in SAP (MM/P2P processes is essential).
• Strong analytical skills with a knack for spend analysis and reporting.

Key Competencies

• A compliance and governance mindset
• Commercial acumen and negotiation prowess
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Attention to detail and process discipline

Desirable Qualifications

• CIPS qualified or working towards it
• Familiarity with aerospace quality and regulatory standards
• Experience in supplier performance management frameworks

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognised. You'll have the chance to work with a talented team, develop your career in procurement, and make a meaningful impact in the aeronautics industry.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.