STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees fully committed to our purpose of caring for people’s health as a trusted partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of integrity, entrepreneurship, agility and one Stada.
Indirect Buyer (Huddersfield | U.K. | Full‑time | Permanent)
As our Indirect Buyer, you will play a key role in managing the sourcing, negotiation and procurement of goods and services across indirect spend categories. Supporting technical and commercial operations, you will ensure suppliers consistently meet business requirements in terms of quality, cost, service, compliance and availability.
Acting as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, you will balance both tactical and strategic procurement activities while driving supplier performance, cost optimisation and risk mitigation. You will also ensure that all activities are delivered in a timely, compliant and audit‑ready manner.
How You Will Make an Impact
* Develop and support category strategies by gathering business requirements, preparing sourcing activities, and maintaining accurate supplier data
* Ensure accurate and efficient Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes for assigned categories
* Conduct RFx activities for new and existing suppliers, ensuring competitive bids and compliance with procurement policies
* Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable pricing, payment terms and service levels
* Support contract creation, renewals and amendments
* Monitor supplier performance against KPIs, SLAs and contractual obligations
* Support issue resolution, corrective actions and continuous improvement plans
* Build and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
* Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, company policies, quality standards and IT security requirements
* Maintain up‑to‑date procurement documentation and ensure audit readiness
* Assist in identifying and mitigating supply risks
* Work closely with operations, finance, legal and other relevant internal teams
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded procurement professional with a strong ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
* Demonstrable experience in procurement, with proven experience in sourcing, negotiation and supplier management
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience managing RFx processes and leading commercial negotiations
* A solid understanding of procurement processes, compliance and supplier performance management
* The ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple priorities effectively
* Experience with digital procurement tools such as SAP/Ariba (nice to have)
How we care for you
* Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates
* Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days
* On‑site subsidised canteen
* Free winter flu jab
* Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme and KYAN wellbeing
* Electric car scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on‑site EV charging
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced family leave
STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.
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