Buyer – Indirects Department:
Procurement Location:
Uxbridge We're looking for a Buyer – Indirects to take ownership of key spend categories, delivering procurement strategy, driving savings, and building a robust, sustainable supply base across Pilgrim's Europe. This is a strategic, commercially focused role, working cross-functionally to deliver value, optimise total cost of ownership, and support a 3-year procurement roadmap. What You'll Do Own and manage Indirects spend categories end-to-end Develop and execute category strategies and sourcing plans Lead tenders, supplier negotiations and contract management Deliver cost savings, synergies and value-adding initiatives Analyse spend, benchmark suppliers and identify improvement opportunities Drive supplier performance, risk management and continuity planning Partner with stakeholders across the business to deliver procurement objectives Support global cross-functional and synergy programmes What You'll Bring Strong experience in procurement, sourcing and category management Proven ability to deliver savings and manage supplier relationships Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills Experience working in cross-functional environments Proactive, results-driven mindset with strong stakeholder skills Knowledge of Indirects categories, SAP or eProcurement tools (desirable)
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Buyer - Indirects in London employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises food safety and quality excellence. Our team in Attleborough benefits from continuous professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to innovation in food safety practices, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.
