Senior Buyer - Indirects (12month FTC)

Senior Indirect Buyer Location: County Durham (due to the nature of the role, this will be 4 days onsite, 1 day working from home) Salary: £55,000 Type: Full-time, 12-month fix term contract Join a forward-thinking, fast-paced business where procurement plays a key role in driving innovation, cost control, and long-term growth. We're looking for a commercially minded Senior Indirect Buyer to take ownership of indirect spend across multiple UK sites. This is a strategic role focused on consolidating and standardising categories such as IT, Facilities, Hygiene, HR, and Marketing - helping to unlock efficiencies and maximise value. Day In The Life: * Managing key categories of indirect spend and supporting strategic sourcing activities. * Leading tenders, analysing bids, and awarding contracts aligned to policy and ESG goals. * Building strong supplier relationships and negotiating favourable terms. * Identifying savings opportunities across UK operations and supporting European initiatives. * Working with internal stakeholders to understand needs and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions. * Maintaining data accuracy within SAP and supporting invoice query resolution. * Mentoring the Procurement Administrator and improving the Purchase to Pay process. * Supporting wider procurement projects led by the Head of Procurement. What We're Looking For: * Strong experience in indirect procurement or strategic buying roles. * Proven track record of managing suppliers and driving commercial outcomes. * Confident communicator able to engage cross-functional stakeholders. * Process-minded with good analytical skills and ERP experience (ideally SAP). * A collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvement. Package & Benefits: 12 month fix term contract - * Salary up to £55,000 based on experience * Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays * Hours 8:30am to 5:00pm * Various other benefits such as 4 x death in service, employee assistance programmes, retail discount schemes etc… Why Join Us? This is your chance to step into a high-impact role in a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll work across diverse categories, contribute to strategic projects, and have a real opportunity to shape how procurement adds value across the business