Senior Indirect Buyer

New Appointments Group; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Folkestone is seeking a Senior Indirect Buyer to lead procurement strategies across the UK and Europe. The role involves managing supplier contracts and driving cost savings. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in indirect procurement, strong influencing skills, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a chance to make a significant impact in a global business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in indirect procurement, ideally across UK/EU operations.
• Proven success in delivering cost savings and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong influencing skills and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and cost-saving initiatives across multiple indirect categories.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure best value and service.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation.

Skills

Indirect procurement experience

Cost savings delivery

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Advanced Excel skills

Advanced PowerPoint skills

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

Senior Indirect Buyer - Europe

Location: Folkestone | Hybrid working available

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded Senior Indirect Buyer to lead sourcing and supplier strategies across the UK and Europe. You'll oversee a diverse range of indirect categories - including Marketing, MRO, IT, HR, Professional Services, and Logistics - driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and shaping a five-year procurement strategy that delivers real value.

Working closely with senior stakeholders and global colleagues, you'll play a key role in achieving operational efficiency, building strong supplier partnerships, and ensuring alignment with international procurement goals.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic sourcing and cost-saving initiatives across multiple indirect categories.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure best value and service.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global procurement teams to share best practice and align strategies.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years' experience in indirect procurement, ideally across UK / EU operations.
• Proven success in delivering cost savings and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong influencing skills and stakeholder management experience.
• Confident managing diverse procurement categories in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards it) preferred.

You’ll have the scope to make a real impact - leading European procurement strategy within a global business that values innovation, collaboration and results.

If you're ready for a fresh challenge in a role where your expertise truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Email: [e-mail]

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.