Indirects Buyer

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | 9am till 5:30pm | Hybrid working

Job ID: 7441

What you'll be serving up...

Lead category management activity, market analysis, supplier mapping, risk assessment, and strategy development

Design sourcing strategies and run tenders, benchmarking, and supplier selection in line with company policy

Negotiate contracts and commercial terms that secure competitive pricing and long-term value

Build strong supplier partnerships and run structured performance reviews

Partner with stakeholders across the business, agreeing decision rights up front and adapting between leading and advising as each project requires

Embed sustainability, ESG, and ethical sourcing into category strategy

Use data and procurement systems to track savings, spend, and supplier performance

The ingredients you'll bring...

Essential

Proven experience as a Buyer (3 years minimum)

Significant experience within Indirects category procurement, across a variety of spend areas

A track record of working effectively in a devolved or matrix organisation - equally confident leading with full authority and influencing without it

Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder influencing skills

Excellent analytical and commercial acumen

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once, and to stay resilient and constructive when navigating ambiguity

Desirable

Degree and/or CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Experience embedding sustainability and ESG into procurement strategy

Exposure to digital procurement tools, spend analytics, or contract lifecycle management systems

Experience in a multi-site, multi-sector services business (e.g. contract catering or facilities management)