A well-established organisation is looking for a permanent Category Buyer (Indirect) to join their team in Stockport. This position offers hybrid working post probation and a salary of up to £50,000.

This position will be the focal point for all procurement topics ensuring that the purchasing needs of technical goods and services for the sites with the UK area are met.

Candidates will have previous experience within indirect purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment.

Role responsibilities of the Category Buyer (Indirect) include:

• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, including SAP requisitions, tender management, and local contract negotiations and implementation.
• Develop and execute global and regional procurement strategies, customising approaches for local categories.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships through identification, qualification, performance management, and onboarding, ensuring adherence to terms.
• Act as a vital link between the global procurement team and local site requirements, fostering stakeholder collaboration.
• Drive cost savings and process improvements by challenging spending, promoting standard practices, and supporting global projects with local procurement expertise.

Person Specification of the Category Buyer (Indirect):

• Proven purchasing experience in indirect procurement, specifically in one or more of the following categories: site services, engineering, maintenance, within a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, influence decision-making, and foster strong relationships.
• Demonstrated proficiency with procurement systems, particularly SAP.
• Outstanding communication skills across all seniority levels, complemented by strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation expertise.

Salary

Up to £50k

Position offers 3 days WFH post probation

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, senior buyer, indirect buyer, indirects buyer, indirect procurement specialist, purchasing manager, procurement officer, sourcing specialist, indirect spend buyer, category buyer, indirect category buyer. Indirect sourcing coordinator or procurement lead