Senior Indirect Procurement Lead | Hybrid Role

GSF Car Parts Limited; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in Wolverhampton

Career development

Job summary

GSF Car Parts Limited in Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Buyer to support indirect procurement, drive cost reductions and ensure compliant supplier management across categories.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers, run RFQs, manage onboarding, and contribute to ESG initiatives while loading AI-enabled tools to streamline processes. The role is hybrid with three days in the Wolverhampton office and offers development within a growing UK automotive aftermarkets team.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain environment.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers.
• Awareness of how systems and AI tools can improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing activity across indirect spend categories and manage the shared mailbox.
• Lead sourcing exercises, including RFQs, supplier comparisons and cost analysis.
• Deliver cost down against an annual cost reduction plan and efficiency targets.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure timely supply.
• Manage supplier onboarding, compliance documents and maintain records.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts using templated terms and conditions.
• Lead supplier performance monitoring and SRM activities for allocated categories.
• Manage invoice queries and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and Finance.
• Ensure business-wide compliance with procurement processes.
• Support use of systems and AI tools to improve efficiency and streamline procurement processes.
• Reduce tail spend and rationalise suppliers.
• Assist in delivering Scope 3 Net Zero and ESG workstreams.

Skills

Excel

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative mindset

AI tools awareness

Job description

GSF Car Parts Limited in Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Buyer to support indirect procurement, drive cost reductions and ensure compliant supplier management across categories.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers, run RFQs, manage onboarding, and contribute to ESG initiatives while loading AI-enabled tools to streamline processes. The role is hybrid with three days in the Wolverhampton office and offers development within a growing UK automotive aftermarkets team.