Role: Indirect Buyer
Department: Procurement
Company: CAF Rolling Stock
Location: Newport, Wales (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Salary: £39,000 (£45,000 for a strong Senior Buyer)
Work Hours: Flexible start time ( Mon – Thursday, 7:30 AM - 4 PM or 8 AM – 4.30 PM, Friday 7.30AM – 1PM)
Travel: Possible annual travel to Spain and regular supplier visits.
Indirect Buyer – CAF Rolling Stock | Supporting £750K Cost Savings
CAF Rolling Stock, a leading train manufacturer in the UK, is looking to strengthen its indirect procurement function as part of ongoing cost-saving initiatives. The business is seeking a skilled procurement professional to support sourcing activities, supplier management, and contract mobilisation.
This role contributes to refining procurement processes, facilitating supplier negotiations, and ensuring smooth contract execution. A successful candidate will bring resilience, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. There is also potential for career progression, allowing the individual to play a role in shaping procurement strategy and team development.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the procurement inbox and handle daily inquiries
Support supplier category management and sourcing initiatives
Conduct RFPs and assist with contract mobilisation
Negotiate with suppliers and help resolve disputes
Influence internal stakeholders to drive procurement objectives forward
Navigate complex supplier interactions with professionalism
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Degree qualified (Mandatory)
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Procurement experience, including data analysis skills
Strong negotiation, leadership, and supplier management capabilities
Commercially driven mindset
CIPS certification (Preferred but not required)
The Candidate:
Self-sufficient and capable of working independently without micromanagement
Outgoing and effective communicator with multiple stakeholders
Comfortable managing supplier relationships and working under pressure
Strong influencing skills to support procurement strategies
Leadership potential, with future team management in mind