Indirect / MRO Buyer

Confidential Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic international environment

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions company in the UK seeks an Indirect / MRO Buyer to manage purchasing activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain and experience in procurement within manufacturing. Key responsibilities include developing supply strategies and leading negotiations to achieve cost savings. Join a dynamic team that offers career progression opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.
• Proactive, results-driven, well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the supply strategy for indirect purchases.
• Lead RFQs, contract negotiations and supplier selections.
• Deliver cost savings and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage non-conformities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract handling

Procurement processes

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

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing