Indirects Buyer (12mth FTC)

A Little Bit About Lindt

We are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 400 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.

We’re also proud of being one of the few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.

Where you’ll be based

This role is based in Richmond Upon Thames, London (Hybrid Working: in the office 60% and WFH 40%).

How you could help us to Enchant the World with Chocolate

With an ideal start date of May / June 2026, in this role you will drive the Indirect Procurement agenda across the UK and Ireland business, coordinating activities & the procurement process for the business. This is achieved through proactively defining and executing sourcing strategies across all non-product categories, conducting negotiations and Supplier Relationship Management and collaborating within a wider European Indirect Procurement Program and the UK organisation.

• Proactively define and execute sourcing strategies across all non-product categories
• Lead sourcing projects (e.g. RFPs) and other value delivery initiatives (e.g. service level / specification optimization, demand management initiatives) in close collaboration with relevant business functions
• Establish & implement best practice procurement processes including Purchase Orders, Contract Management & e-sourcing
• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders across relevant functions, promoting and demonstrating the value of Procurement
• Design and negotiate contracts, in collaboration with Legal, establishing best-in-class commercial models
• Conduct Supplier Relationship Management activities and monitor compliance with contractually agreed commercials and performance KPIs, in collaboration with the functions
• Develop & own relationships with local vendors
• Provide insights into the latest market developments and best practice opportunities for the major categories
• Support local implementation of Group Procurement initiatives (e.g. local project management, local stakeholder management, information gathering), in close collaboration with relevant business functions
• Share best practices with the wider Indirect Procurement community

What Experience You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably within FMCG or the food industry
• Consolidated experience across indirect procurement
• Experience in leading sourcing projects (e.g. RFPs) across the majority of the categories in scope
• Successful track record of designing and implementing sourcing strategies, delivering sustainable year-on-year cost reductions without compromising service level
• Negotiation skills, with experience in defining and negotiating different commercial models within the categories in scope
• Experience in designing and negotiating service agreements, in collaboration with Legal
• Experience in extracting value from service level / specifications optimization, as well as demand management
• Strong stakeholder management skills - Obtaining buy-in from stakeholders is critical for being successful in this position
• Experience in e-sourcing tools is an advantage
• Business and financial acumen

How You Will Be Rewarded Financially

For the position of Indirects Buyer (12mth FTC), the salary range is £42,000 - £52,000. In addition, you will receive a benefits package including; bonus, pension, life cover, chocolate allowance; chocolate give-aways, chocolate discount, birthday day off and so much more!

Being yourself every day

We want everyone at Lindt feel safe to be themselves, ensuring they are empowered, represented, celebrated and included in our workplace. You’ll notice this throughout the recruitment process; in our ‘dress for your day’ policy and through our proactive DE&I strategy.

Living our values everyday

At Lindt UK, our values guide us in everything we do. Being Passionately Lindt, Always Evolving, Building Real Relationships, Acting Responsibly and Making An Impact are an integral part of life here at Lindt.

What You Can Expect From Us

In return for everything that you’ll bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing organisation, where we’ll provide an environment where you will thrive, feel supported and fulfil your career aspirations, all while supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.