Strategic Indirect Buyer – Manufacturing Spend

NES Fircroft; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an Indirect Buyer to join our procurement team in Teesside. The role focuses on managing indirect spend across MRO, maintenance, engineering services, facilities and professional services, delivering commercial value.

You will source suppliers, run RFQs, negotiate pricing and terms, and build strong supplier relationships while partnering with Operations, Engineering and Finance to optimise procurement performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Buyer/Procurement/Purchasing role.
• Experience across indirect procurement categories.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/industrial environments is advantageous.
• Strong supplier management, sourcing, tendering and negotiation experience.
• Commercially aware with ability to assess cost, quality, service and overall value.
• Confident dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong organisation and time-management with multiple priorities.
• Experience using procurement/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers and manage RFQs, tenders and negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HSE and Finance.
• Support contract management and procurement improvements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Indirect procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Excel analytics

Manufacturing env

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an Indirect Buyer to join our procurement team in Teesside. The role focuses on managing indirect spend across MRO, maintenance, engineering services, facilities and professional services, delivering commercial value.

You will source suppliers, run RFQs, negotiate pricing and terms, and build strong supplier relationships while partnering with Operations, Engineering and Finance to optimise procurement performance.