This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Indirect Buyer to join a global manufacturing business in Sunderland. You will be joining their Purchasing function to support business development in an industry and organisation with high growth potential. Key Responsibilities * Build and maintain strong connections with Global Purchasing to identify strategies and to develop suppliers both globally and locally. * Gather Market Intelligence, identify major categories, analyse current spend & develop an optimal Indirect Strategy Plan * Deliver the strategy through supplier relationships & multiple projects (CAPEX, Service, Energy, Maintenance, T&L contracts) * Focus on & deliver strategic proactive tenders for the identified Indirect approved suppliers & purchase spend. * Lead negotiations, supplier selection & align functional requirements * Increase control & management of Service Contracts – e.g. best practice and avoid termination penalties; YOY cost reductions. * Work with Indirect Senior Purchasing Manager & internal functions to establish QCD targets, objectives and deliver against targets KPIs. * Ensure day to day issues are managed with relevant plant personnel resulting in improved quality/logistical performance. * Provide support to the Purchasing Officer for continuous improvements in supplier quality & OTIF for indirect parts. * When required manage release of Indirect Purchas...