Indirect Purchasing Buyer

Alliance Automotive Group; Hellaby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group in the UK is seeking an experienced Indirect Purchasing Buyer to support the establishment and delivery of a robust indirect procurement function across the group.

You will source, negotiate, purchase and manage suppliers for non-resale goods and services, working with internal stakeholders to drive value, quality and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, organisation, and the ability to implement process improvements across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply-chain roles.
• Experience managing indirect spend categories, suppliers, quotations, and purchase orders.
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness skills.
• Ability to analyse pricing, supplier proposals, and total-cost considerations.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end purchasing activities for indirect goods and services.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in line with requirements.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate terms, and recommend best-value decisions.
• Manage purchase orders with approvals and timely delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to optimise processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Procurement qualification

Tools

MS Office

Purchasing systems

Job description

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. AAG’s network serves thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 75 Distribution Centres, approximately 2,550 Stores and thousands of vehicle repairers, body shops and auto-centres. AAG has a revenue of 3.4 billion euros with over 17,000 employees. Learn more at www.allianceautomotivegroup.euJob Title: Indirect Purchasing BuyerReporting To: Indirect Purchasing ManagerDepartment: ProcurementRole PurposeThe Indirect Purchasing Buyer will support the establishment and delivery of an effective indirect procurement function across the group. The role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and managing suppliers for goods and services that support business operations but are not for resale.This position will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure purchasing activity delivers value, quality, service continuity, compliance, and cost efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport end-to-end purchasing activities for indirect goods and services.Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in line with business requirements and procurement processes.Obtain and assess quotations, conduct supplier negotiations, and recommend best-value purchasing decisions.Manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and timely delivery.Support the development of supplier agreements, including commercial terms, service levels, and pricing arrangements.Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality, cost, and service issues; resolve or escalate concerns as required.Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across relevant functions.Identify opportunities to reduce costs, consolidate spend, improve processes, and standardise purchasing activity.Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, pricing, supplier information, and purchasing documentation.Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal policies, delegated authority limits, and applicable governance requirements.Support spend analysis, reporting, budgeting, and procurement planning.Contribute to the development of indirect procurement processes, systems, controls, and best practices for the new function.Key StakeholdersIndirect Purchasing ManagerProduct Operations DirectorFinanceOperations and Facilities teamsIT and other business-support functionsInternal budget holders and department managersExternal suppliers and service providersKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssentialExperience in a purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply-chain role.Experience managing indirect spend categories, suppliers, quotations, and purchase orders.Strong negotiation and commercial awareness skills.Ability to analyse pricing, supplier proposals, and total-cost considerations.Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Effective stakeholder-management and communication skills.High level of accuracy and attention to detail.Proficiency with purchasing systems and standard business software, including spreadsheet analysis and MS Office.DesirableExperience helping to establish or improve a procurement function or process.Experience with contract management and supplier performance management.Relevant procurement qualification or working toward one.Experience within a multi-site, distribution, retail, automotive, or operational environment.Key CompetenciesCommercially minded and value focusedProactive and solution orientedStrong relationship builderAnalytical and detail focusedAble to influence stakeholders constructivelyComfortable working independently in a developing functionCommitted to process compliance and continuous improvementMeasures of SuccessCost savings and value delivered through sourcing and negotiation.Supplier performance against agreed requirements.Timeliness and accuracy of purchasing activity.Compliance with purchasing policies and approval processes.Improved visibility and control of indirect spend.Stakeholder satisfaction with procurement support and service levels.Not the right fit? Create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.