Indirect Buyer

  • Permanent
  • Brighouse, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 7th May 2026
  • Salary: £37000.00 - £42000.00 per annum + Flexi-time + Hybrid
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH16904
  • Industry:
  • Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

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 & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Indirect Buyer will include:

  • Manage a portfolio of Indirect Categories such as PPE, Office Equipment, Calibration, Utilities, Waste Management, IT Equipment and Logistics.
  • and suppliers, ensuring value for money and optimising supplier performance.
  • 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

For the Indirect Buyer role, we are keen to receive CV’s from candidates who possess:

  • Experience as a Indirect Buyer or other related roles within a technical environment
  • SAP or Salesforce experience
  • 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 + Bank holidays
  • Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Please be aware that many roles working for our 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 those 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.

To apply for the Indirect Buyer role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.

 
 

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