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Indirect Buyer - Logistics | Somerset| 2-3 days onsite
We are seeking an experienced Indirect Buyer to join an OEM within the automotive sector.
The Opportunity:
In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing a variety of indirect materials and services required to support business operations effectively on a large scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the sourcing and procurement of Capex/Opex indirect goods and services, ensuring transparency and efficiency in all awarding processes.
- Negotiate and execute contracts for key items and services, including dies, moulds, HSE items, export-import logistics, 3PLs, and site-related services.
- Assess supplier capabilities, product quality, pricing, and delivery terms to secure the best value and maintain high standards.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and present cost-reduction strategies and category plans to procurement leadership.
- Stay updated on market trends, identify supply chain risks, and implement contingency plans to prevent operational disruptions.
Candidate Essentials:
- Demonstrable experience in indirect procurement, particularly within OPEX functions for automotive or technology projects.
- Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, supplier management, and legal terms.
- Familiarity with market trends for materials such as pipes, valves, and fittings.
- Proficiency in zero-based costing for fabrication items.
- Excellent project management and decision-making skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines.
Desirable:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Ariba.
Likely Job Titles: Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Analyst, Purchasing Coordinator, Strategic Buyer, Category Manager, Vendor Manager, Sourcing Specialist, Materials Planner, Contract Manager, Supplier Relationship Manager, Procurement Analyst, Logistics Coordinator, Inventory Planner, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Agent
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
