Buyer - Indirect Spend (12 month FTC)

We have partnered with a leading food manufacturer that is urgently looking for a Buyer to join their site based in the Oxfordshire area on a 12-month FTC. You will manage their indirect spend (Opex and Capex), looking for both short term opportunities through spot buy reduction and long-term opportunities through strategic sourcing activity. Key responsibilities: • Support strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver long range programs for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies) and related capital services. • Build and maintain supplier relationships with the objective of reducing costs and eliminating inefficiencies throughout the Procurement Cycle. • Represent the sourcing department in the indirect spend area for both technical and non-technical spend, advocating procurement and sourcing, and demonstrating added value for the business. • Manage the tender process and negotiate with local suppliers to ensure optimum price, quality and service levels. Candidate requirements: • A tertiary qualification in engineering, supply chain, procurement or equivalent will be desirable. • At least 3 to 5 years Indirect or Technical Buying experience managing Opex, MRO or Capex categories. • Tender management process experience • Good communicator with the bility to drive effective supplier negotiations • Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously On Offer: • Salary will be circa £45 000 to £50 000 • 26 leave days + 8 bank holidays • Hybrid remote working (2 days in the office)