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Posted 1 week ago
Indirect Buyer - 12 month FTC
Matchtech
📍 Southampton, GB
Contract
Job description
Our client, a leading company in the manufacturing sector, is seeking an Indirect Buyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a vital part in managing the procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities:- Managing procurement activities for indirect goods and services
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimise cost and efficiency
- Conducting supplier negotiations and managing supplier relationships
- Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures
- Monitoring market trends and identifying potential supply risks
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand and meet procurement needs
- Performing cost analysis and reporting to support procurement decisions
- Ensuring timely and accurate processing of purchase orders
- Experience in procurement, preferably within the supply chain sector
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Understanding of procurement strategies and cost optimisation techniques
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Relevant qualification in procurement or supply cha...