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Contract Indirect Buyer Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role.Immediate start availableHourly rate based on 40,000 per annum, PAYE Inside IR3512 months + - The role will initially be for a 12 month contract with potential for further extension or possibly opportunity of temp-permThe role: Due to continued product innovation we are actively seeking a tenacious Indirect Buyer to play a key role supporting end to end procurement, driving commercial negotiations and working closely with the contracts team to support project-based activities.As Indirect Buyer, this will be an interesting and varied role working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment across Facilities, MRO, IT. Professional services and logistic commodities. Youll be externally facing developing strong relationships with the supply chain for mutual benefit.You will have good autonomy, having ownership for a group of suppliers, facilitating the purchase of all materials which will span sourcing new suppliers as well as supporting supplier consolidation projects.With a focus on quality, cost and delivery you will collate and analyse order requirements and supplier information to ensure alignment. As well as negotiating price to ensure cost efficiency, you will drive on time delivery to meet business needs. You will also utilise your purchasing expertise to manage strong supplier relationships.You will be adept at managing stakeholders as well as driving action within the supply chain.To succeed in this role you will ideally be an experienced Indirect Buyer withExperience of purchasing a wide range of indirect items such as spares, CAPEX, facilities (waste, cleaning) IT, consumables through to logisticsBe experienced working in an indirect role in a FMCG, manufacturing or related industryHigh level of commercial contractual awareness alongside first-class negotiation skillsWorking knowledge of SAP / ERP / MRP systemsStrong MS Excel skills for analysisIn return this will be a key, varied role, offering the chance to really impact on indirect purchasing and with potential for growth long term for the right individual.Please note that you will need to be able to pass BPSS clearance for this role.Please apply via the link or contact Alison Kemp for further details