At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage indirect purchasing and support multiple manufacturing sites with procurement needs.
- Company: Established manufacturing business with a fantastic working culture.
- Benefits: Great employee satisfaction, development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career advancement in procurement.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on procurement strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in buying or procurement roles; negotiation skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
A well-established, multi-site manufacturing business is looking to recruit an Indirect Buyer to join its growing procurement team in the Birmingham area.
This is a broad, commercially focused role responsible for managing assigned areas of indirect and non-production spend across the wider group, supporting multiple manufacturing sites and internal stakeholders.
The company has a fantastic working culture & staff development is one of its core organisational principles.
It has consistent highly favourable employee engagement/satisfaction scores.
- Previous experience within a Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing or similar commercial role.
- Experience purchasing indirect goods or services would be advantageous but not essential
- Experience in a similar role within manufacturing highly desirable
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Commercially aware with the ability to analyse spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Confident working with stakeholders across different functions and locations.
- Comfortable managing multiple sourcing projects and priorities.
- Ambitious and keen to continue developing within procurement.
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Buyer - Indirects in Birmingham employer: Owen Daniels
Join a dynamic manufacturing business in the West Midlands, where your expertise as a Contract Metrologist will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee growth and a collaborative work culture, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Enjoy competitive rates and flexible shifts that cater to your work-life balance in a supportive environment dedicated to quality and precision.
