Indirect Buyer in Southampton

Global FMCG manufacturing business require an Indirect Buyer to lead procurement activity across; FM, MRO, maintenance, HVAC or Capex spend areas. Applicants need indirect procurement experience, ideally within FM or facilities.

The Indirect Buyer will join a successful and high-performing team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. The Indirect Buyer will have ownership of the FM and facilities category spend area which includes; hard/soft FM, capex, HVAC, MRO, and maintenance contracts.

Specific duties of the Indirect Buyer include:

• Supply market intelligence activities across the FM and Facilities spend areas
• Manage supplier relationships, holding regular performance and innovation review meetings.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and negotiate contracts to drive value.
• Participate in RFPs, tenders, and internal/external audits.
• Administer purchase orders, resolve invoice discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
• Continuously improve purchasing practices and support strategic procurement projects.

Indirect Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous procurement experience in indirect category areas; particularly FM and facilities or related
• Ability to add commercial value to the team – negotiate contracts, manage tenders and SRM
• Excellent relationship and stakeholder engagement skills – understand internal requirements
• Experience with procurement/sourcing tools, MRP/ERP etc.
• Proactive, positive and motivated self-starter