Indirect Procurement Buyer in Milton Keynes

Working Pattern

• Hybrid, with a minimum of 60% of working time based at an office or business site
• Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Buyer to join its centralised Procurement team in Milton Keynes.

Reporting to the Procurement Category Manager, you will lead sourcing projects and value-generation initiatives across an indirect spend category.

You will work closely with stakeholders across multiple business functions and operating entities, providing commercial guidance and ensuring procurement activity follows agreed policies, processes and category strategies.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment during a significant period of transformation.

The successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage procurement activity, influence commercial decisions and contribute to continuous improvement across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects and value-generation initiatives within an indirect spend category.
• Manage end-to-end tender activity across multiple business areas and entities.
• Review project scopes and requirements to ensure sourcing activity is commercially effective.
• Conduct supplier due diligence, commercial evaluations and risk assessments.
• Lead supplier negotiations and develop clear recommendations for approval.
• Present sourcing proposals and commercial recommendations to relevant stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Provide procurement guidance, coaching and support to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure procurement policies, procedures and category strategies are followed consistently.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance and commercial outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across different brands, functions and associated businesses.
• Promote procurement best practice and support the delivery of sustainable, long-term value.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in an indirect procurement or strategic sourcing role.
• Experience managing tender processes, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Confident and effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to evaluate costs, risks and value.
• Ability to work independently within agreed category strategies and governance frameworks.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to managing projects and priorities.
• Resilience, curiosity and a willingness to contribute within a continuous improvement environment.
• Confidence presenting commercial recommendations to stakeholders and approval groups.
• Our client offers a competitive reward and benefits package, which includes:
• Employee vehicle schemes, including options for eligible family members.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance at four times annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Flexible benefits designed to support different lifestyles and personal circumstances.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Structured onboarding and professional development support.
• Access to an extensive online learning platform and instructor-led training.
• Internal and external mentoring opportunities.
• One-to-one coaching and career development support.
• Opportunities to explore roles and career pathways across a large, multi-entity organisation.

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory working environment.

Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process where required.

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