Strategic Indirect Buyer, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be partnering with an established engineering organisation in Newcastle on the appointment of a Strategic Indirect Buyer to join their team on a full-time and permanent basis.
Salary on offer is £(phone number removed) depending on experience.
This role will work a 35 hour week, Monday to Thursday 08.30-16.30 and Friday 08.30-14.00.
Benefits include a competitive bonus scheme, pension matched up to 8%, 25 days holiday + bank holidays + holiday purchase scheme, free lunches and free parking.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the role is to develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories, delivering cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and long-term commercial value.
The role will support commercial procurement and supplier management activities across a broad range of indirect spend categories, including operational services, leasing agreements, facilities support, consumables, PPE and workwear, and wider business support requirements.
The Role:
- Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend categories across the site
- Analyse company-wide indirect expenditure to identify cost-saving opportunities and procurement efficiencies
- Manage end to end sourcing activities, including, tendering, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award activities
- Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, establish supply agreements to leverage group purchasing power, improve terms and reduce administrative complexity
- Negotiate pricing, service levels, contract terms, rebates, and value-added agreements with suppliers
- Manage and monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to understand operational requirements and future business needs
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within indirect procurement processes and supplier management
- Ensure procurement activities align with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate contract records and oversee contract renewal planning
- Conduct market analysis to identify cost saving opportunities, supply risks and alternative sourcing options
The Person/Specification:
- Previous experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within manufacturing or engineering environments.
- Experience within the defence sector would be advantageous but is not essential
- Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements
- Experience negotiating service contracts, leasing agreements, and operational support contracts
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness
- Experience managing supplier relationships and performance metrics
- Understanding of procurement best practices and contract management principles
- Competent in spend analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making
- CIPS qualification (or working toward) desirable
- Familiarity with ERP procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Proactive and results-driven
- Confident negotiator
- Strong analytical thinker
For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.
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Company nameCV-Library
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Job positionStrategic Indirect Buyer
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