HGV Indirect Buyer
5 days ago
Dorking
HGV Indirect Buyer Location: Dorking, Surrey Salary: Up to £45,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent A well-established HGV focused engineering business is looking to recruit a HGV Indirect Buyer to join its purchasing team in Dorking. This is a great opportunity for a purchasing professional with experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment who enjoys supplier management, cost reduction, purchase order control, and working closely with internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing indirect procurement, developing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and helping maintain an efficient and cost-effective supply base across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities for a HGV Indirect Buyer Manage the purchasing of indirect materials, consumables, maintenance parts, and services Develop, review, and negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and commercial terms Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal departments Process and expedite purchase orders Check and manage purchasing requisitions on a daily basis Support supplier consolidation and supplier performance improvement activity Help drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service levels Maintain accurate purchasing data and records within SAP Manage rescheduling activity and expedite overdue orders where required Resolve supplier issues including invoice queries, returns, credits, and non-conformances Arrange samples and first-off approvals where needed Support continuous improvement across the purchasing functionCandidate Requirements for a HGV Indirect Buyer To be considered for this role, you should have: Previous experience in a Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Coordinator, Procurement Specialist, or Indirect Buyer role Purchasing experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment Strong administration and organisational skills Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing supplier relationships Good understanding of procurement processes, purchasing procedures, and cost control Strong IT skills, including SAP, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel Ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines Strong communication skills, both written and verbal A full UK driving licence would be advantageous Knowledge of MRP or Kanban would be beneficialDesirable Keywords / Experience Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply: Indirect Procurement, Purchasing, Buyer, Procurement, SAP, MRP, Kanban, Supplier Management, Cost Reduction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchase Orders, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Administrator, Supplier Negotiation, Supply Chain What’s on Offer for this HGV Indirect Buyer Permanent, full-time position 37.5 hour working week Opportunity to join a well-established business Varied purchasing role with responsibility across suppliers, systems, and internal stakeholders Supportive team environment within a busy operational purchasing functionApply Now for this HGV indirect Buyer role If you are an experienced Buyer or Procurement professional looking for your next opportunity in Dorking, apply today with your CV for immediate consideration or call Ben on (phone number removed). BK