Average Buyer salary in Warwickshire

Buyer (Indirect Categories) Location: Calor Headquarters Warwick Type: Perm, Hybrid Salary range: £37,000 - £41,000 Are you a procurement professional with a knack for strategic sourcing and supplier management? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical and negotiation skills can shine? Calor is looking for a Buyer to join our team and drive value across a diverse range of indirect spend categories. As a Buyer at Calor, you will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver a comprehensive procurement service that meets our business needs and ensures best value. You will support the Senior Buyer in executing Calor and SHV Energy’s procurement strategies, focusing on cost and risk management, service levels, quality, and continuous improvements. Overview In this role, you will be responsible for managing procurement strategies that drive down costs and deliver value. Your ability to build and nurture excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders will be crucial, as you act as a business partner to identify sourcing opportunities and define acceptable service levels. You will lead competitive bidding processes to ensure responsible procurement of goods and services, following best practices such as tenders and e-auctions. Additionally, you will negotiate contracts and coordinate with the legal department to execute agreements, seamlessly integrating suppliers with internal stakeholders. Establishing and maintaining clear supplier relationship management processes is key. You will monitor performance metrics to ensure compliance and address any issues that arise. Managing risk throughout defined spend categories and the supplier base will also be a significant part of your responsibilities, ensuring adherence to procurement policies. You will oversee supplier onboarding, data management, category spend reporting, and other procurement-related tasks, ensuring accurate master data maintenance. Your efforts will support the overall procurement function and contribute to the success of Calor’s strategic objectives. What we are looking for? To be successful in this role, you'll need a bachelor’s degree and/or a CIPS qualification, with previous procurement experience being essential. Indirect procurement experience is desirable.You should have demonstrable successes in procurement activities, including tactical sourcing and experience with ERP systems like SAP and Ariba.Strong analytical abilities and experience in implementing and maintaining KPI tracking are crucial.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as you will interact effectively at multiple levels of the organization.Experience with supplier continuous improvement methodologies will set you apart. Does this sound like you? You have a knack for managing supplier performance and driving procurement strategies that promote continuous improvement. You're proactive in keeping stakeholders informed of strategic and tactical changes and play a vital role in helping your team achieve savings and meet strategic goals. You're adept at developing supplier relationships that enhance cost efficiency and service levels. You enjoy collaborating with other buyers and the Procurement Excellence team to support and streamline procurement activities is where you thrive. In return we can offer you Performance & Company related bonusPrivate medical insurance25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidaysCycle to work schemeLife Assurance of 4x salaryMatched pension contributions of 4.5% rising to 7.5% after 2 years serviceRetailor discounts and many, many more! For a full list of our benefits visit: https://about-us/careers Don’t tick all the boxes? At Calor, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and unique talents. We understand that candidates may not tick every box on the list, and that's okay! We value individuality, creativity, and the ability to learn and adapt. If you're passionate about making a positive impact, committed to growth, and bring something special to the table, we encourage you to apply. We believe in unlocking potential and providing opportunities for personal and professional development. Join us at Calor, where your unique qualities are recognised, appreciated, and celebrated. We're more than a checklist – we're a community of individuals driving innovation and positive change. If you are passionate about procurement, strategic sourcing, and building strong stakeholder relationships, we want to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of the Calor team and help us deliver exceptional value to our business.

Do you want to work for an iconic brand? Do you want to have a direct impact on what goes onto the Aston Martin products? If you’ve answered yes, then read on... We are recruiting for Buyers (Direct Procurement) to join us on a permanent basis at our Gaydon site. As an Aston Martin Buyer your day to day is mainly about sourcing products for our next generation projects at the best cost while maintaining quality and technical requirements. You’ll also focus on develop and maintain commodity strategies for a specific range of commodities like Electrical, Powertrain, Chassis, Body or Body and White in Direct Procurement, and a wide range of desks in Indirect Procurement. You’ll take a proactive role in developing and maintaining supplier relationship, including supplier evaluation and supplier risk management, and develop robust risk mitigation strategies where necessary. As this is a strategic role for our business being able to evaluate cost data or quotation analysis forms and identify cost saving opportunities is critical. You’ll be accountable for quickly assimilate supplier and Aston Martin processes in order to positively impact Procurement performance. You will partnership with Engineering, Production and all the other Aston Martin support function to maintain vehicle production on time, at the right quality, technical specifications and forecasted cost. If you are a production buyer, it is essential to have relevant purchasing experience into a manufacturing environment, preferable automotive industry. Candidates from related industries like aerospace, racing will be also considered. All indirect buyers are welcome. You will report to a senior buyer and you’ll be working closely with Programme Coordinators and Procurement Analysts, as part of the same team. Ideally, you’ll be degree educated, but the most important thing for us is your experience and your proactive approach. If you are a team player, with a ‘’can do’’ attitude you will fit perfectly into our team. Add a bit of strategic mindset and we will say that ‘you are Aston Martin’’ too. We are looking for a confident, driven, and diplomatic person. You’ll have exceptional communicating and negotiation skills and have the confidence to influence and persuade other teams and functions to meet deliverables and objectives where required. You’ll be highly proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint We can offer a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity, apply today by clicking on the& ‘apply now’& button. Why Aston Martin For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars. But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make extraordinary happen, every single day. That’s why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory. As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand. Join us. Belong at Aston Martin We understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.

Gleeson has been exclusively partnered with a Finance Services Business looking for a Project Buyer. This Opportunity would be best fitted to a professional looking to expand their knowledge within the Banking industry.Job Title: Buyer Contract : 6 Months +Locations: Birmingham Assess and select service providers based on criteria such as expertise, quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with the business standards and requirements.Negotiate favourable terms and conditions in contracts and agreements with service providers, including pricing, scope of work, performance metrics, and service level agreements (SLAs).Work with internal stakeholders to understand service needs and specifications, and develop sourcing strategies to meet those needs, providing necessary advice and support.Perform market research and analysis to identify potential service providers, industry trends, and best practices.Lead the RFx process for relevant contracts, including drafting documents, evaluating proposals, and selecting qualified vendors.Collaborate with business, legal, and finance teams to review and approve contracts, ensuring alignment with policies and regulations.Utilise central procurement software to manage contract review cycles, maintain accurate records, and generate reports on purchasing activities and performance metrics.Adhere to central and regulatory control frameworks.Support reporting requirements for savings targets allocated to the business, contribute to committee meeting packs, and update local procedures. Ideal Candidate: Experience in End to End BuyingIndirect ExperienceDirect ExperienceIT BuyingGeneral BuyingCIPS / MCIPS At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.