Interim Buyer: CapEx, Indirects & MRO Expert

1st Executive Ltd; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd is seeking an Interim Buyer to join a fast-paced, regulated environment in the UK. You will own day-to-day procurement across Indirects, CapEx and MRO, partnering with Engineering, Finance and Operations to drive tangible cost improvements.

The role requires hands-on sourcing, RFQs, supplier selection and performance management, with SAP/Ariba experience valued. Immediate availability and full UK right to work are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or regulated environment.
• Experience with SAP/Ariba, capital projects, MRO or manufacturing indirects.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day procurement across the site.
• Manage procurement requests and support purchasing decisions.
• Run sourcing exercises, RFQs, quotation analysis and supplier selection.
• Support Indirect, CapEx and MRO spend categories.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and compliance.
• Drive cost and cash improvements, including PPV and value-generation initiatives.
• Support supplier risk, continuity and mitigation plans.
• Partner with Engineering, Finance, Quality and Operations on key projects.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier management

Commercial analysis

SAP/Ariba

CapEx & MRO

MS Excel

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

1st Executive Ltd is seeking an Interim Buyer to join a fast-paced, regulated environment in the UK. You will own day-to-day procurement across Indirects, CapEx and MRO, partnering with Engineering, Finance and Operations to drive tangible cost improvements.

The role requires hands-on sourcing, RFQs, supplier selection and performance management, with SAP/Ariba experience valued. Immediate availability and full UK right to work are essential.