Senior Indirect Buyer
CV-LibrarySE10, Peninsula, Greater LondoncontractPosted: 23 March 2026
Apply NowOur Greenwich-based client is on the lookout for a Senior Indirect Buyer to join the team on a contract (through umbrella company) until December 2026. You’ll be the go-to guru for snagging top-notch training services, clever IT solutions, and stylish furniture, all while keeping supplier relationships running smoother than a well-oiled swivel chair. Think of it as being the wizard behind the curtain making everything work… with a little flair!
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
* 5+ Years purchasing experience.
* Working knowledge of contracts.
* University Degree in Procurement (preferred).
* Negotiation experience.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Consistently delivering to required milestones through follow-up on progress, issues and activities.
* Experience of computerised purchasing system (preferably SAP).
* Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and Outlook essential).
* Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
* Team worker, proactive, eager to learn and develop.
* Ability to interact with multiple levels of leadership internally and externally.
JOB DESCRIPTION
* Responsible for the management of new and existing suppliers for indirect purchasing requirements (expense and capital items) ensuring supplier performance for price, delivery and quality.
* Procurement lead for catering, occupational health and training services.
* Lead the research, evaluation and selection of new suppliers and negotiate price/terms for various goods/services.
* Creation, negotiation, maintenance and review of purchase agreements, including KPI’s and SLAs.
* Creation and management of tenders and RFQ’s for both services and goods.
* Management of multiple e-buy portals.
* Management of account queries including payment/invoice queries.
* Use of purchasing system (SAP) for preparing and issuing orders/running reports/checking invoices.
* Overseeing department activity pertaining to creation and maintenance of PIR’s and source lists for manufacturing consumable parts.
* Interact with end users across all business functions to establish requirements, working to educate them on the procurement process and ensure compliance.
* Management of account queries including payment/invoice queries.
* Undertaking supplier MSR (Monthly Service Review) and SBR (Supplier Business Review) meetings.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive hourly rate
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
* 5+ Years purchasing experience.
* Working knowledge of contracts.
* University Degree in Procurement (preferred).
* Negotiation experience.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Consistently delivering to required milestones through follow-up on progress, issues and activities.
* Experience of computerised purchasing system (preferably SAP).
* Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and Outlook essential).
* Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
* Team worker, proactive, eager to learn and develop.
* Ability to interact with multiple levels of leadership internally and externally.
JOB DESCRIPTION
* Responsible for the management of new and existing suppliers for indirect purchasing requirements (expense and capital items) ensuring supplier performance for price, delivery and quality.
* Procurement lead for catering, occupational health and training services.
* Lead the research, evaluation and selection of new suppliers and negotiate price/terms for various goods/services.
* Creation, negotiation, maintenance and review of purchase agreements, including KPI’s and SLAs.
* Creation and management of tenders and RFQ’s for both services and goods.
* Management of multiple e-buy portals.
* Management of account queries including payment/invoice queries.
* Use of purchasing system (SAP) for preparing and issuing orders/running reports/checking invoices.
* Overseeing department activity pertaining to creation and maintenance of PIR’s and source lists for manufacturing consumable parts.
* Interact with end users across all business functions to establish requirements, working to educate them on the procurement process and ensure compliance.
* Management of account queries including payment/invoice queries.
* Undertaking supplier MSR (Monthly Service Review) and SBR (Supplier Business Review) meetings.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive hourly rate