Indirect Buyer

Hewett Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment is seeking an Indirect Buyer in Worcester to join a global manufacturing business. The role offers exposure to IT equipment, software subscriptions, office supplies and other indirect spend areas, with a spend portfolio over $10 million.

You will work with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders to drive cost savings, supplier performance and procurement objectives. A degree and 2 years’ purchasing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and analytical ability.
• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of indirect spend categories across the business.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing and commercial terms.
• Analyse spending trends and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Assist with supplier selection, evaluation and performance management.
• Ensure supplier contracts are maintained, compliant and renewed appropriately.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Support and lead procurement projects involving cross-functional teams.
• Monitor market trends, pricing movements and supplier innovations.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and procurement-related risks.
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to deliver procurement objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical ability

Stakeholder management

Proactive learning

Education

Degree in Business/Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Indirect Buyer

Worcester
Circa £35,000
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm (Office Based)

Are you an ambitious procurement professional looking to develop your career within a global manufacturing business?

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with at least two years' purchasing or procurement experience to join a successful international organisation. Working alongside an experienced Indirect Buyer, you'll gain exposure to strategic procurement activities, supplier negotiations, contract management and cross-functional projects, with genuine opportunities for career progression.

You'll be joining a supportive team environment where continuous learning, personal development and professional growth are actively encouraged.

The Role

As an Indirect Buyer, you will support the sourcing and management of goods and services that are essential to the efficient running of the business. Categories may include IT equipment, software subscriptions, office supplies, marketing services and other indirect spend areas.

Working across multiple departments and international stakeholders, you will help manage a spend portfolio in excess of $10 million whilst driving cost savings, supplier performance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of indirect spend categories across the business
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing and commercial terms
• Analyse spending trends and identify cost reduction opportunities
• Assist with supplier selection, evaluation and performance management
• Ensure supplier contracts are maintained, compliant and renewed appropriately
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements
• Support and lead procurement projects involving cross-functional teams
• Monitor market trends, pricing movements and supplier innovations
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and procurement-related risks
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to deliver procurement objectives

About You

We're looking for a positive, motivated individual who enjoys building relationships and wants to establish a long-term career within procurement.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational and analytical ability
• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different functions

Desirable

• Indirect purchasing or MRO purchasing experience
• Knowledge of SAP
• Professional procurement qualifications such as CPSM
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment

What We're Looking For

This role would particularly suit someone who is:

• Early in their procurement career and eager to progress
• Commercially minded and interested in supplier negotiations
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicating with a variety of stakeholders
• Driven to identify improvements and deliver results