Indirect / MRO Buyer – Derbyshire

Confidential Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in the East Midlands is seeking an Indirect / MRO Buyer to manage purchasing activities across plants. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement experience in a manufacturing context, especially in negotiating and building supplier relationships. This full-time position offers dynamic work and career progression opportunities within the purchasing function.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• CPIS qualification advantageous but not essential.
• Proactive, results-driven, and process-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the supply strategy for indirect purchases.
• Lead RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier selections.
• Achieve savings targets and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract handling

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritisation

Education

Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain/Business

Job description

This range is provided by Confidential Jobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55.00/yr - $55.00/yr

Be a key contributor to 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 Derbyshire. 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!

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the supply strategy for indirect purchases (MRO, services, consumables) in line with business group objectives
• Lead RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier selections
• Achieve savings targets and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Benchmark purchasing conditions and identify opportunities for optimization
• Monitor supplier performance, manage non-conformities, and ensure process adherence
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across sites and functions

Qualifications

• 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)
• CPIS qualification advantageous but not essential if supported by experience
• Strong skills in negotiation, supplier management, and contract handling
• Proactive, results-driven, and process-oriented
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and prioritisation skills
• Able to work independently while knowing when to elevate concerns

What We Offer

• A dynamic 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

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing