Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead – Milton Keynes

Volkswagen Group

Stoke Hammond

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Volkswagen Group UK is seeking an Indirect Procurement Buyer based in Milton Keynes. You will join the Finance and Legal - Procurement team on a permanent, full-time basis and report to the Procurement Category Manager.

You will lead on delivering projects within indirect spend, provide commercial guidance to stakeholders, drive tender activity, and implement improvements across procurement processes. The role emphasizes independence, resilience, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

Experience working in an indirect Procurement Buyer role.
Confident and effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
A keen eye for detail, excellent analytical skills and a strong commercial acumen.
A self-starter, who can operate independently in accordance to the category strategies agreed with your line manager.
Resilience and curiosity: someone who is keen to learn and contribute within a continuous improvement environment.

Responsibilities

Lead on the delivery of projects and value generation within an indirect spend area.
Provide commercial guidance and where necessary coaching and supporting your stakeholders on Procurement process and policy.
Lead on tender activity to leverage spend across our different brands and entities; including scope review, supplier due diligence, negotiation and recommendation for approval via presentation.
Identify and implement areas of improvement, building strong stakeholder relationships while adding value to our core processes and ensure best practice is met at all times.