Procurement Officer

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Delivery Buyer located in Gaydon. This position involves strategic regional sourcing aligned with the Supply Chain Policy, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with global processes. Candidates should demonstrate strong negotiation skills, possess a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and excel in high-pressure settings. The role is a 12-month contract with an hourly rate of £27.21, deemed inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform effectively in complex, high-pressure environments.
• Strong understanding of category management principles.
• Proven operational contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing activity in line with the Category Strategy Plan.
• Manage all regional and local sourcing per the Supply Chain Policy.
• Lead contract management and supplier relationships.

Skills

Results orientation

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation capability

Relationship management skills

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Procurement / Indirect Procurement / Delivery Buyer
Location: Gaydon
Contract Type: 12-month contract Inside IR35
Rate: £27.21 per hour (Umbrella)

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Delivery Buyer for their site in Gaydon. You will be responsible for delivering effective regional and local sourcing in line with Supply Chain Policy (SCP), ensuring compliance with global sourcing processes and alignment with category strategies. The position will manage exception-based sourcing and purchasing activity where operational buying support is not feasible, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and mitigating supply chain risk.

Key Responsibilities of the Delivery Buyer

• Supporting strategic sourcing activity in line with the Category Strategy Plan, providing local market insight and intelligence as required.
• Managing all regional and local sourcing in accordance with the Supply Chain Policy (SCP).
• Implementing relevant global contracts negotiated by Strategic Buyers
• Leading contract management and supplier relationship management for contracts established at both global and regional levels
• Managing exception-based regional and local one-off sourcing and order placement where this cannot be delivered by the Operational Buying team (e.g. due to language, cultural or local market factors).
• Escalating significant contractual issues and risks to the Strategic Buyer as appropriate.

Skills Required

• A results-oriented individual who demonstrates tenacity, drive and resilience, with the ability to perform effectively in complex, high-pressure environments.
• Degree qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation capability.
• Sound understanding of category management principles.
• Experience working within a global business environment, with an understanding of international operations. Proven operational contract management experience.
• Strong relationship management skills, both internally and externally.

Please note

This role is deemedinside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment’s contribution towards Employer Costs.