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Seismic Recruitment
Category Buyer (Indirect)
Leicestershire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- 17.67 - 27.39 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Seismic Recruitment
- Closes
- 02 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Category Buyer (Indirect)
Desford (LE9)
12 Month Contract – likely to extend for the right person
37.5 hours a week: 08:00–16:00 Mon–Fri
Up to GBP20.00 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to GBP27.39
We re looking for an Indirect Category Buyer for our client s site in Desford; to use their procurement expertise to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services, for a globally renowned Fortune 100 off highway machinery manufacturer. This is an opportunity to work as part of a great team, working with all levels within the company. Could this assignment be the next step in your Purchasing career?
What will the Category Buyer (Indirect) do?
Indirect purchasing – one day you could be making purchases for the canteen renovation, the next you might be ordering paint. The work is varied; it s a great opportunity to learn and have exposure and independence in the role.Support execution of category strategy for Tailored Categories and Develop and manage suppliers performance (QCLDM), support OPACC improvement agenda (OIA).Manage policies, agreements, source catalogues, and special purchasing programs.Recognise the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.Act as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions. What skills and experience will the Category Buyer (Indirect) need?
Essential:
2 years minimum experience as an Indirect BuyerNegotiation skills; used to working with suppliers to manage supply chain – experience with contracts and negotiationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, positive outlook for a win/win resolutionKeen and enthusiastic – personality will go a long way in this instance!Confident individual who can work from own initiative. Strategic thinker who also works towards teams objectives. Ability to prioritise work in a dynamic environmentStrong Excel skills. Used to using Microsoft Office, Visio & purchasing systemsMicrosoft Office: in particular, Teams, Outlook, Excel (Vlookup/Formulas), PowerPoint Desirable:
MCIPS qualified or Power BI knowledge would be an advantageUnderstanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and QCLDMManufacturing or engineering industry background To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.
Ad ID: 5416904123
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