Indirect Buyer

Futura Design Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable design firm in Coventry is seeking an Indirect Buyer to join their team for a 12-month maternity leave cover contract. This role is essential for obtaining goods and services for various operations, including office supplies and maintenance. Candidates should have advanced knowledge in procurement processes, as responsibilities include supplier selection, pricing negotiation, and contract administration. The position offers an umbrella pay rate of £33.56 per hour.

Qualifications

• Accountable for procuring goods/services for indirect operations.
• Manage projects/processes and work independently.
• Advanced knowledge of sourcing and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Obtain goods/services including office supplies, computers, and travel.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Administer contracts and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Supplier Selection

Pricing/Terms Negotiation

Order Processing

Supplier Performance Management

Education

Advanced education in relevant field

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Coventry, is searching for an Indirect Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month maternity leave cover contract position.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.56 per hour

The Opportunity

• Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including indirect operations (e.g., office supplies, computers, travel, maintenance, machine parts, etc.)
• Direct operations (e.g., raw materials and services for manufacturing, production or construction; products for retail, etc.) Procurement processes include:
• Product/Service Sourcing
• Supplier Selection
• Pricing/Terms Negotiation
• Order Processing
• Contract Administration
• Supplier Performance Management
• May include Strategic Sourcing Level: A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include: Managing projects/processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex. Specialization Match Note: Para-Professional incumbents administer the transactions associated with obtaining goods and services and do not negotiate pricing or terms.