Job Description
Senior Buyer– Indirect Procurement
📍 Derby | 🛡️ Defence & Engineering Organisation | 🌍 Strategic Procurement Role
A world-class engineering organisation is seeking a strategic and commercially driven Senior Buyer to lead indirect procurement across its UK and global operations.
This key strategic role has been created to strengthen the company’s indirect supply chain performance — delivering long-term value, compliance, and innovation across critical categories that support complex programmes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and deliver robust sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories, including IT, professional services, facilities, logistics, capital equipment, and engineering services.
2. Manage strategic supplier relationships with a focus on performance, cost optimisation, quality, and regulatory compliance within the Defence sector.
3. Lead contract negotiations and ensure adherence to Defence procurement standards, export control, and security requirements.
4. Monitor market intelligence and geopolitical factors affecting supply risk an...