Indirect / MRO Buyer

Confidential Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic and international environment

Strategic purchasing activities

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A key player in the mobility of tomorrow is looking for an Indirect / MRO Buyer to manage purchasing activities across Midlands plants. This role requires several years of procurement experience within manufacturing. Responsibilities include developing supply strategies, negotiating contracts, and building supplier relationships. The ideal candidate displays strong negotiation skills, a proactive approach, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a dynamic environment with career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Proactive and results-driven with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the supply strategy for indirect purchases.
• Lead RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier selections.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage non-conformities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract handling

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Business

Job description

Join a key player in the mobility of tomorrow!

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Indirect / MRO Buyer to manage and optimize purchasing activities across our plants in the Midlands. If you have a strong background in procurement within a manufacturing environment and enjoy negotiating, building supplier relationships, and driving savings — this role is for you!

Your Main Responsibilities

Working closely with our Plant and Purchasing teams, you will:

• Develop and implement the supply strategy for indirect purchases (MRO, services, consumables)
• Lead RFQs, contract negotiations and supplier selections
• Deliver cost savings and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor supplier performance, manage non-conformities, and ensure process compliance
• Benchmark purchasing conditions and identify opportunities for optimization
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across multiple sites

Your Profile

• Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent professional experience
• Several years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment (automotive a plus but not essential)
• Strong skills in negotiation, supplier management, and contract handling
• Knowledge of procurement processes (RFQ, sourcing, order-to-pay)
• Fluent in English (German is a plus)
• Proactive, results-driven, and well-organized
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• A dynamic and international environment where no two days are the same
• The chance to work on strategic purchasing activities with real impact
• Career progression opportunities within MRO, logistics, or development
• A collaborative and supportive team culture