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Indirect Buyer

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN3 3EE

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking an Indirect Buyer for a successful manufacturer in Doncaster, offering a salary of £45,000 plus a company car or car allowance.
  • The role involves managing procurement categories, contributing to cost savings and risk reduction strategies.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in supplier-facing roles and a demonstrated ability to achieve significant cost savings through contract management.
  • The position offers flexible hybrid working, with the opportunity to work from home three days a week, along with benefits such as CIPS study support and an annual bonus scheme.
  • Applicants are expected to have strong commercial awareness and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Indirect Buyer – Doncaster/Hybrid - £45,000 + Car

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a hugely successful manufacturer in Doncaster who are seeking a skilled Indirect Buyer to join their team. As the Indirect Buyer, you will take ownership of your categories, contributing to the overall procurement strategy in terms of cost savings and risk reduction.

Benefits:

  • Company car or car allowance
  • Flexible hybrid working (work from home 3 days per week)
  • CIPS study support & development
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Ability to purchase additional holidays
  • Enhanced pension

Indirect Buyer Duties:

  • Driving improvements in supplier relationship management to enhance long-term collaboration and performance
  • Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of procurement data within company systems
  • Negotiating, managing, and recording service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure supplier accountability
  • Leading and coordinating tender processes in collaboration with internal stakeholders
  • Supporting the rollout and adoption of new procurement software and digital tools
  • Identifying opportunities for cost savings and adding value across indirect spend categories
  • Monitoring supplier performance against contractual obligations and service standards

Hours: Full time Monday – Friday

Required skills & experience:

  • Proven experience in supplier-facing roles, fostering effective partnerships and communication
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver substantial cost savings through strategic contract management and negotiation
  • Skilled in applying procurement sourcing methods and innovative solutions
  • Strong commercial awareness with a focus on value generation and risk mitigation
  • Dedicated to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry best practices

If you would like to discuss this Indirect Buyer role in more detail, then do get in touch with Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group now!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.