Indirect Buyer: Sourcing, Negotiation & Supplier Partners

NES Group Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Group Ltd is seeking an Indirect Buyer to join its Procurement team in Teesside. You’ll manage a range of indirect spend, including MRO, maintenance, engineering services, facilities and professional services.

You will work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver commercial value, negotiate pricing and contracts, and identify cost-saving opportunities. This permanent, on-site role suits someone with 3+ years in procurement and a strong supplier-management background.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Buyer, Procurement or Purchasing role.
• Experience working across indirect procurement categories.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/industrial environments preferred.
• Strong supplier management, sourcing, tendering and negotiation.
• Commercial awareness with ability to assess cost, quality, service and value.
• Confident dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong organisation and time-management with multiple priorities.
• Good analytical skills and confidence with procurement data and Excel.
• Experience using procurement/ERP systems.
• CIPS qualification or working towards one advantageous but not essential.

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.

Skills

Supplier management

Sourcing

Negotiation

RFQ management

Tendering

Cost reduction

Stakeholder management

Excel

Procurement data

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

NES Group Ltd is seeking an Indirect Buyer to join its Procurement team in Teesside. You’ll manage a range of indirect spend, including MRO, maintenance, engineering services, facilities and professional services.

You will work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver commercial value, negotiate pricing and contracts, and identify cost-saving opportunities. This permanent, on-site role suits someone with 3+ years in procurement and a strong supplier-management background.