Indirect Buyer

Gatley
10 months ago
Applications closed

Come and join us as an Indirect Buyer based at either our Head Office in Cheadle, Stockport OR at our Sandtoft site in Doncaster.

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.

About the Role

Join our Procurement team as an Indirect Buyer and help us achieve our strategy for category spend across our businesses in the UK & Ireland region.

You will take ownership of your categories, contributing to the overall procurement strategy in terms of cost savings and risk reduction.

You will use analysis tools (e.g., SAP Business Intelligence and Qlik) to provide insights into trends and the performance of the category compared to business targets.

Your duties will be varied and include:

  • Driving improvements in Supplier Relationship Management and ESG KPIs

  • Ensuring the integrity of procurement data in the company’s SAP business system

  • Negotiating, monitoring, and recording all service level agreements with suppliers

  • Leading and collaborating on tender processes

  • Helping drive and implement new procurement software solutions

    Hours of Work: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

    About You

    You will be an established procurement professional with experience in indirect buying activity.

    With excellent communication skills, you will be comfortable building relationships, adapting your approach, and having challenging conversations when necessary.

    You will also be:

  • MCIPS qualified or in the process of certification

  • Degree educated (or have equivalent experience)

  • Experienced in a supplier-facing role with decision-making responsibilities

  • Skilled in negotiation

  • Knowledgeable in commercial legal contracts and terms and conditions

  • Able to demonstrate significant savings through contract management and negotiation

  • Experienced in executing modern procurement sourcing techniques and solutions

  • Strong in numeracy and analytical skills

  • Confident with business technology (e.g., Microsoft Office suite)

  • Able to communicate strategies and concepts simply and effectively

  • Commercially aware

  • Committed to continuous professional development

    About our Benefits

  • Salary - competitive

  • Professional growth, training and opportunities to hone your skills and knowledge

  • Annual bonus scheme up to 6%

  • Ability to purchase additional holidays

  • Company Pension

  • SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme

  • Life Assurance

  • Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)

    About us

    With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.

    The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised

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