Global Indirect Buyer

Job Description

My client, a large global business in the FMCG sector, seeks a Global Indirect Buyer to lead the IT & Corporate Functions categories.

As Global Indirect Buyer, you will be responsible for assisting Procurement across a variety of centralised indirect categories.

You will lead IT sourcing, while supporting HR, Car Fleet, Consulting, Marketing and Travel.

My client is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to expand their horizons in a truly global role (with significant operating presence across all continents), strategically managing a variety of key indirect service categories.

The successful candidate will therefore be an excellent communicator, with the ability to positively engage multi-national teams, internal stakeholders and suppliers.

We are looking for a high calibre Global Indirect Buyer – IT & Corporate Functions with the following skillset:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level
• Ideally 3+ years within Indirect Procurement at a strategic level
• Experience of dealing directly with suppliers – confident in sourcing, negotiating and managing supplier delivery
• High level of PC literacy and familiar with digital Procurement tools
• Fluent English is essential - other languages are beneficial

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