Senior Indirect Buyer – Automotive MRO & Site Savings

William Scott Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Indirect Buyer to oversee supply strategies for maintenance and repair across multiple sites. The role demands strong negotiation skills to achieve substantial savings, while fostering relationships with various departments. Candidates should have indirect buying experience, ideally within the automotive sector. The position offers a competitive salary of GBP50,000 to GBP55,000, plus excellent benefits such as a pension scheme, flexible working hours, and promotional opportunities.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

Electric car scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working hours

1 day a week work-from-home

Qualifications

• Real indirect/MRO/plant buying experience inside manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• A track record of real savings and managing multiple projects efficiently.
• Strong relationship building skills across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire supply strategy for maintenance and repair.
• Negotiate contracts and achieve significant savings.
• Identify market opportunities to meet plant requirements.

Skills

Indirect/MRO/plant buying experience

Strong communication skills

Proactive and results driven

Education

CIPS certification

Job description

A leading automotive consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Indirect Buyer to oversee supply strategies for maintenance and repair across multiple sites. The role demands strong negotiation skills to achieve substantial savings, while fostering relationships with various departments. Candidates should have indirect buying experience, ideally within the automotive sector. The position offers a competitive salary of GBP50,000 to GBP55,000, plus excellent benefits such as a pension scheme, flexible working hours, and promotional opportunities.