Strategic Indirect Buyer for Manufacturing Spend

SF Recruitment; Benllech; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of specialist equipment is seeking a proactive Indirect Buyer to manage non-production spending in north Denbighshire. The role involves overseeing indirect procurement categories, supporting negotiations, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and experience in a procurement role, ideally in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive cost savings and improve supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement or buying role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent commercial acumen and cost analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage all indirect procurement categories for the site.
• Deliver & implement sourcing strategies for cost efficiency.
• Support on supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Project management

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards it

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

A leading manufacturer of specialist equipment is seeking a proactive Indirect Buyer to manage non-production spending in north Denbighshire. The role involves overseeing indirect procurement categories, supporting negotiations, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and experience in a procurement role, ideally in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive cost savings and improve supplier performance.