Indirect Buyer
Location: Nr Daventry
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00 - Office-based
Salary: To be discussed on application + Benefits
We’re looking for an experienced Indirect Buyer to join a prestigious luxury automotive business based near Daventry. This is a full-time, office-based role within a fast-paced, high-performance environment where quality and precision are everything.
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager – Indirect, you’ll take ownership of sourcing non-inventory goods and services that keep operations and vehicle production running smoothly — on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
Working cross-functionally, you’ll build strong supplier partnerships, negotiate competitive commercial terms, support Engineering with RFQs, and ensure procurement processes and contractual compliance are upheld throughout.
Responsibilities of the Indirect Buyer:
Procure non-inventory goods and services in line with business requirements
Assess, select, and manage suppliers to ensure performance across cost, quality, and delivery
Negotiate commercial terms to deliver cost-effective and value-driven outcomes
Raise and manage Purchase Orders, ensuring timely delivery within budget
Support Engineering with RFQs for design and development programmes
Review and interpret contractual documentation, including MSAs, NDAs and Terms & Conditions
Identify and mitigate supply risks that could impact operational or production schedules
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with procurement processes and organisational objectives
The Ideal Indirect Buyer:
A Batchelors Degree qualified in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Ideally 3–4 years’ experience in indirect procurement or a similar purchasing role
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in Microsoft Office
CIPS qualified or working towards (desirable)
Experience within technical or manufacturing environments (advantageous)
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Join the Procurement Team as an Indirect Buyer!
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, high-performance organisation where attention to detail, supplier excellence, and operational efficiency are fundamental to success.
If you are a proactive procurement professional looking to develop your career within a dynamic automotive environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence