Hiring Now: Indirect Buyer – Join a Leading Engineering & Manufacturing Business!
Please note: This Indirect Buyer position is fully onsite. Due to the nature of the role and business requirements, hybrid working cannot be offered.
Are you an experienced Indirect Buyer looking for a new challenge within a forward‑thinking engineering and manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking a proactive, commercially minded Indirect Buyer to join their Purchasing team and play a key role in driving supplier performance, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
Why This Indirect Buyer Role Is a Fantastic Opportunity
Salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
37.5 hours, Monday–Friday with flexi-time
Profit-related bonus
25 days holiday bank holidays
Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, EAP & more
Free parking, training opportunities, and strong employee support programmes
What You’ll Do as the Indirect Buyer
In this varied and fast-paced role, the Indirect Buyer will take ownership of indirect, consumable, and maintenance-related purchasing across multiple sites. You will:
Develop, negotiate and manage supplier agreements
Consolidate and reduce the supplier base
Manage purchase orders, rescheduling, expediting, and SAP data accuracy
Handle supplier performance, invoice queries, returns, and non‑conformance
Work closely with internal teams to support cost reduction, process improvement, and operational efficiency
What We’re Looking For
To thrive as the Indirect Buyer, you’ll need:
Experience in purchasing within engineering or manufacturing
Strong administration, negotiation, and communication skills
Understanding of supply chain, MRP, and ideally SAP
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
A proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision
A clean driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally
Who This Role Would Suit
This Indirect Buyer position is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and continuous improvement. If you're motivated, commercially sharp, and ready to make an impact, this could be your perfect next step.
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