Indirect Purchasing Buyer
Core
Sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers for goods and services supporting business operations (not for resale) across a European automotive parts distributor.
Role type
Indirect Purchasing Buyer
Builds
Supplier agreements, purchase orders, and cost-efficient procurement processes for internal business support functions.
Domain
Automotive aftermarket distribution / Indirect Procurement
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier sourcing and evaluation, commercial negotiation, purchase order management, spend analysis, contract development, supplier performance monitoring, process compliance
Preferred skills
Contract management, supplier performance management, procurement function establishment, multi-site operational experience
Technologies
Purchasing systems, MS Office, spreadsheet analysis
Responsibilities
Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; obtain and assess quotations; manage purchase orders and approvals; support supplier agreement development; monitor supplier performance and resolve issues; identify cost reduction and spend consolidation opportunities; maintain procurement records and ensure policy compliance.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational level