Junior Buyer - Indirect

Txm Recruit Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Junior Buyer to enhance their indirect procurement operations. This exciting role involves procuring indirect goods and services while building strong supplier relationships and supporting the Indirect Procurement Manager. The ideal candidate will possess negotiation skills and a desire to grow within a collaborative environment. Join a globally scaling manufacturing business and take the next step in your procurement career, contributing to a team dedicated to excellence in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement, preferably in manufacturing or automotive.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Procure indirect goods and services, ensuring cost and quality targets.
• Support the Indirect Procurement Manager in managing supply chain issues.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Commercial Acumen

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Location

  Solihull

• Sector:

  General Manufacturing

• Job type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  £30000 - £40000 per annum

• Contact:

  Charlie Gilbert

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  01332974922

• Job ref:

  BH-84380

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2025-06-08

• Startdate:

  2025-05-08

Position: Junior Buyer (Indirect Procurement)
Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000

Are you looking to take the next step in your procurement career within a forward-thinking, globally scaling manufacturing business? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join a collaborative and growing team, working from state-of-the-art facilities in the West Midlands.

My client isseeking an enthusiastic and capable individual to support theirindirect procurement operations. The ideal candidate will have some experience in indirect categories—particularly within an automotive or manufacturing environment—and a strong desire to grow into a fully established Indirect Buyer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure indirect goods and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
  
  
• Support the Indirect Procurement Manager and Buyers in managing supply chain issues.
  
  
• Prepare and issue RFQs to suppliers.
  
  
• Process purchase requisitions and release purchase orders in accordance with guidelines.
  
  
• Maintain material management systems for recurring indirect spend items.
  
  
• Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent, professional communication.
  
  
• Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders to resolve price, delivery, quality, or invoice issues.
  
  
• Support supplier evaluations and contribute to performance reviews (quality, cost, delivery).
  
  
• General procurement administration and housekeeping.
  
  
• Maintain management information systems (MIS).
  
  

Candidate Requirements:

• Confident in building and maintaining supplier relationships.
  
  
• Keen to develop cross-functional internal relationships that enhance procurement's value.
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is desirable.
  
  
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
  
  
• Effective time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
  
  
• Prior experience in indirect procurement within a manufacturing/automotive setting is preferred.