Indirect Procurement Specialist – Strategic Sourcing

83zero; Botcheston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Category Buyer to manage indirect procurement effectively. This role involves developing purchasing strategies, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships. Ideal candidates should have solid purchasing experience and strong contract management skills. This fully on-site position offers flexibility in workload management and the chance to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Solid purchasing experience, ideally in indirect procurement.
• Strong contract management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Power BI experience a plus.
• Comfortable working independently while being a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category purchasing strategies for indirect goods and services.
• Negotiate contracts, agreements, and supplier terms with confidence.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance meets expectations.
• Work closely with internal teams at all levels to meet strategic objectives.
• Analyse purchasing data to inform decisions and drive improvements.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Power BI experience

Team player

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Category Buyer to manage indirect procurement effectively. This role involves developing purchasing strategies, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships. Ideal candidates should have solid purchasing experience and strong contract management skills. This fully on-site position offers flexibility in workload management and the chance to contribute to a collaborative team environment.