Buyer - Indirects

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed