HGV Indirect Buyer

<p><strong>HGV Indirect Buyer</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Dorking, Surrey<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £45,000<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent</p> <p>A well-established HGV focused engineering business is looking to recruit a <strong>HGV</strong> <strong>Indirect Buyer</strong> to join its purchasing team in <strong>Dorking</strong>.<br />This is a great opportunity for a purchasing professional with experience in an <strong>engineering</strong>, <strong>manufacturing</strong>, or <strong>industrial</strong> environment who enjoys supplier management, cost reduction, purchase order control, and working closely with internal stakeholders.<br />The successful candidate will be responsible for managing <strong>indirect procurement</strong>, developing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and helping maintain an efficient and cost-effective supply base across multiple sites.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities for a HGV Indirect Buyer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage the purchasing of <strong>indirect materials, consumables, maintenance parts, and services</strong></li> <li>Develop, review, and negotiate <strong>supplier agreements</strong>, pricing, and commercial terms</li> <li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal departments</li> <li>Process and expedite <strong>purchase orders</strong></li> <li>Check and manage purchasing requisitions on a daily basis</li> <li>Support supplier consolidation and supplier performance improvement activity</li> <li>Help drive <strong>cost reduction</strong> initiatives while maintaining quality and service levels</li> <li>Maintain accurate purchasing data and records within <strong>SAP</strong></li> <li>Manage rescheduling activity and expedite overdue orders where required</li> <li>Resolve supplier issues including invoice queries, returns, credits, and non-conformances</li> <li>Arrange samples and first-off approvals where needed</li> <li>Support continuous improvement across the purchasing function</li> </ul> <p><strong>Candidate Requirements for a HGV Indirect Buyer</strong><br />To be considered for this role, you should have:</p> <ul> <li>Previous experience in a <strong>Buyer</strong>, <strong>Purchasing Assistant</strong>, <strong>Procurement Coordinator</strong>, <strong>Procurement Specialist</strong>, or <strong>Indirect Buyer</strong> role</li> <li>Purchasing experience within an <strong>engineering</strong>, <strong>manufacturing</strong>, or <strong>industrial</strong> environment</li> <li>Strong administration and organisational skills</li> <li>Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing supplier relationships</li> <li>Good understanding of <strong>procurement processes</strong>, <strong>purchasing procedures</strong>, and <strong>cost control</strong></li> <li>Strong IT skills, including <strong>SAP</strong>, <strong>Microsoft Word</strong>, and <strong>Microsoft Excel</strong></li> <li>Ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines</li> <li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li> <li>A full UK driving licence would be advantageous</li> <li>Knowledge of <strong>MRP</strong> or <strong>Kanban</strong> would be beneficial</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable Keywords / Experience</strong><br />Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:<br /> <strong>Indirect Procurement, Purchasing, Buyer, Procurement, SAP, MRP, Kanban, Supplier Management, Cost Reduction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchase Orders, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Administrator, Supplier Negotiation, Supply Chain<br /></strong><br /><strong>What&#8217;s on Offer for this HGV Indirect Buyer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Permanent, full-time position</li> <li>37.5 hour working week</li> <li>Opportunity to join a well-established business</li> <li>Varied purchasing role with responsibility across suppliers, systems, and internal stakeholders</li> <li>Supportive team environment within a busy operational purchasing function</li> </ul> <p><strong>Apply Now for this HGV indirect Buyer role<br /></strong><br />If you are an experienced <strong>Buyer</strong> or <strong>Procurement professional</strong> looking for your next opportunity in <strong>Dorking</strong>, apply today with your CV for immediate consideration or call Ben on 07718 003590.</p> <p>BK</p>