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On behalf of our client, a leading Aerospace manufacturing company, we are seeking a highly motivated Indirect Buyer to join their team in Congleton. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role is responsible for managing the procurement of indirect categories, ensuring cost-effective purchasing strategies, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the procurement of indirect categories such as office goods, consumables, hire contracts, services, and utilities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure value, compliance, and performance.
- Identify opportunities for cost-saving initiatives and supplier consolidation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple sites to align procurement strategies with business goals.
- Provide effective contract negotiation, generating savings and reducing costs in alignment with business needs and market trends.
- Responsible for the end-to-end tender management, including tender reports, presentations, contract analysis, and negotiation.
- Deliver Purchase Price Variance to budget.
- Support the development of the Indirect supply chain strategy with the Supply Chain Manager.
- Provide all departments with purchasing support and input as required.
- Fulfil auditing and compliance requirements related to procurement processes.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing roles, ideally within indirect categories.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings.
- Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all levels.
- Analytical mindset with experience in supplier performance evaluation.
- Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of contract management and procurement compliance.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or professional qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- Experience with procurement software and systems.
Desirable
- Membership of CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or working towards it.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices and market trends.
Package & Benefits
- Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
- 4-day working week
- 20 days holiday (equivalent to 5 weeks) plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
