Strategic Indirect Purchasing Specialist

Genuine Parts Company; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group is seeking an Indirect Purchasing Buyer to support the establishment and delivery of an effective indirect procurement function across the group. You will source, negotiate, and manage suppliers for non‑resale goods and services, working with internal stakeholders to ensure value, quality and cost efficiency.

You will manage end‑to‑end purchasing activities, onboard suppliers, obtain quotations, and monitor supplier performance to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply‑chain role.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end purchasing activities for indirect goods and services.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in line with business requirements and procurement processes.
• Obtain and assess quotations, conduct supplier negotiations, and recommend best-value purchasing decisions.
• Manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and timely delivery.
• Support the development of supplier agreements, including commercial terms, service levels, and pricing arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality, cost, and service issues; resolve or escalation concerns as required.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across relevant functions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, consolidate spend, improve processes, and standardise purchasing activity.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, pricing, supplier information, and purchasing documentation.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal policies, delegated authority limits, and applicable governance requirements.
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Job description

Alliance Automotive Group is seeking an Indirect Purchasing Buyer to support the establishment and delivery of an effective indirect procurement function across the group. You will source, negotiate, and manage suppliers for non‑resale goods and services, working with internal stakeholders to ensure value, quality and cost efficiency.

You will manage end‑to‑end purchasing activities, onboard suppliers, obtain quotations, and monitor supplier performance to drive continuous improvement.