Indirect Buyer — Global Engineering, Flexible Hours

Company: E3 Recruitment
Apply for the Indirect Buyer — Global Engineering, Flexible Hours
Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Indirect Buyer required for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader with multiple worldwide locations employing 1000+ staff, renowned for quality and innovative deliverables. The successful Indirect Buyer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns and cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of indirect categories such as PPE, office equipment, calibration, utilities, waste management, IT equipment and logistics.
  • Develop and represent the supply chain department.
  • Provide input and forecasts on supply relating to specific projects.
  • Introduce strategies to effectively manage current and future supply chains.
  • Conduct supplier evaluations including business reviews, supplier visits, contract and SLA reviews.
  • Support business continuous improvement activities.
  • Maintain SAP and other databases are accurate at all times.

Qualifications

  • Experience as an indirect buyer or related roles within a technical environment.
  • Experience with SAP or Salesforce.
  • Ability to negotiate skilfully with internal and external groups.
  • Experience reading engineering drawings.
  • CIPS/MCIPS preferred but not essential.

Salary & Benefits

  • £37,000 to £42,000 depending on experience.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 37.5 hours per week.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension contributions up to 8%.

Many roles working for the client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit the roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026