Portfolio Procurement has been engaged to recruit an Indirect Buyer.The role:To be responsible for the Purchasing and control of Indirect services with a particular bias on the Capex category.Main responsibilities:Purchasing of indirect good and services, including the negotiation of current and expiring contractsMonitoring of market and suppliers to ensure you are gaining the most competitive pricingNegotiate improved contracts and terms and conditionsExplore alterative sources for indirect good.Knowledge, Skills, Experience, Qualifications:Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skillsAnalytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilitiesResults orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlinesProven track record of procurement achievement within the indirect sectorAbility to add value, reduce costs and make business improvementsContract management and supplier experience, be commercially and financially aware with a strong commercial procurement backgroundComputer literate, to include Microsoft office suiteFunctional procurement experience managing indirect supply including CapexKnowledge and experience of best practice category management, sourcing, contract management and supplier performance management practices.Expected to travel both UK and internationally so a clean driving licence