Senior Buyer Indirect

TN United Kingdom; Chadderton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Buyer of Indirect, where you will lead strategic sourcing efforts across the EMEA region. This hybrid role offers the chance to drive cost savings and optimize procurement processes while collaborating with diverse teams. You will negotiate favorable vendor contracts, manage budgets, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiencies. Enjoy a competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and a supportive work environment that values well-being and personal development. If you are passionate about procurement and strategic sourcing, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

5% employer pension contributions

33 days of holiday

Paid leave for charitable projects

Half-day for Well-being & Health

Celebration days for birthdays and special occasions

Access to Reward Hub for discounts

Qualifications

• CIPS or MCIPS qualified preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver annual cost savings and manage indirect spend.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and optimize procurement strategies.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

CIPS or MCIPS Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Navision

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Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

As Senior Buyer of Indirect, you will provide the sourcing strategy and processes to control and support all departments on indirect (non-product) spend, including but not limited to information technology, facilities, travel, telecom, Human Resources, Professional Services, marketing, and office supplies.

This role is based in our Manchester office and is a hybrid role, with some travel expected as it covers the EMEA region. The working pattern is 38.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working flexibly between 8am-6pm.

Responsibilities

1. Deliver annual cost savings and working capital improvements.
2. Lead strategic sourcing for indirect categories in the EMEA region and support the global procurement team with enterprise-wide agreements.
3. Plan, align, and execute key procurement strategies across all indirect categories.
4. Drive strategic sourcing and optimization activities across the enterprise by engaging with stakeholders and leveraging market knowledge.
5. Negotiate vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms for Light & Wonder.
6. Manage budgets effectively within your responsibility area, driving savings, value, minimizing risk, and operational efficiencies.
7. Support the development of procurement processes and build impactful vendor relationships across the company.
8. Implement procurement process improvements and ensure compliance with audit and SOX controls.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ideally CIPS or MCIPS qualified.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Oracle, and/or Navision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in presentation and report writing.
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders across regions.
• Flexible and capable of multitasking, providing strategic direction across categories, and collaborating with overseas teams for cost avoidance, savings, and sustainable sourcing.
• Experience leading buyers in specific product categories.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.
• 5% employer pension contributions.
• 33 days of holiday.
• Paid leave for charitable projects, half-day for Well-being & Health, and celebration days for birthdays and special occasions.
• Access to Reward Hub for shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback.