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The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.
We are looking for a Indirect and Site Services Buyer to join our busy and growing organisation. Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager and based in Telford, the main function of the role is to be responsible for the procurement of indirect goods and services whilst ensuring value for money, supplier performance, and compliance. Whilst also supporting the operational needs of the business across multiple departments or locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for indirect spend categories such as facility maintenance, site services, IT services, office supplies, PPE, utilities, catering, and professional services.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favourable terms.
- Work closely with facilities management, EHS, IT, HR, and other departments to understand and fulfil service and supply requirements.
- Create, manage, and track purchase orders and contracts within the MRP system.
- Ensure timely procurement of services and supplies to prevent disruption to site operations.
- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and addressing service issues as they arise.
- Participate in or lead RFQs/RFPs and competitive bidding processes for service contracts.
- Assist in developing and maintaining approved supplier lists, supplier revalidation and sourcing strategies.
- Track spending against budgets and report cost-saving initiatives and procurement metrics.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and applicable regulations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier relationships, and category management.
Required experience/skills/qualifications:
Essential:
- 2–5 years of procurement experience, ideally focused on indirect or site-related services.
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Desirable:
- CIPS or Train towards
- Familiarity with sustainability, compliance, and EHS standards in sourcing.
- Experience with supplier performance metrics and vendor development.
- Exposure to project-based or CAPEX-related procurement is a plus.
Company Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Employee discount scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Monthly STAR Awards
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Medicash Scheme
- Flexi Holiday Scheme
For more information, please contact HR@whittan.com
The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.