Strategic Indirect Procurement Buyer | Cost Savings & ESG

GSF Car Parts; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GSF Car Parts is seeking a Buyer to support the Indirect Procurement function in delivering cost-effective, compliant purchasing across the business. You will work with internal stakeholders and suppliers on sourcing, contract administration, onboarding, ESG compliance, and cost control initiatives.

The role offers hybrid work with 3 days in Wolverhampton and opportunities to develop procurement capability across multiple indirect spend categories, while advancing your commercial understanding

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain environment is preferred.
• Strong IT skills including MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• CIPS qualification (Level 3 or 4) or working towards CIPS is desirable.

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 a timely supply.
• Manage supplier onboarding, compliance documents and maintain accurate records in the document library.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts using templated terms & conditions.
• Lead supplier performance monitoring and SRM activities for allocated categories.
• Manage invoice queries and work with suppliers and Finance to resolve discrepancies.
• 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 the delivery of Scope 3 Net Zero and EcoVadis ESG workstreams.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Procurement interest

Procurement experience

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Customer service mindset

AI tools awareness

Education

CIPS Level 3 or 4

Working towards CIPS

Job description

GSF Car Parts is seeking a Buyer to support the Indirect Procurement function in delivering cost-effective, compliant purchasing across the business. You will work with internal stakeholders and suppliers on sourcing, contract administration, onboarding, ESG compliance, and cost control initiatives.

The role offers hybrid work with 3 days in Wolverhampton and opportunities to develop procurement capability across multiple indirect spend categories, while advancing your commercial understanding