Indirect Procurement Buyer

Freixenet Copestick

. Manage indirect procurement activities across the UK business, identifying opportunities to deliver cost savings and commercial benefits .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNewbury • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in indirect procurement management, supplier relationship development, and cost-saving analysis while ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.

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Indirect Procurement ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Procurement Spend AnalysisContract ManagementCost-Saving IdentificationFreight ProcurementReporting Tools

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPS QualificationFormal Negotiation Training

Industry Keywords

FMCGDrinks IndustrySupply Chain ManagementCommercial Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage indirect procurement activities across the UK business, identifying opportunities to deliver cost savings and commercial benefits
Lead tender processes and develop partnerships with freight providers and key suppliers
Manage UK bottling contracts and associated spend
Oversee procurement for packaging, utilities, storage, insurance, service contracts and other indirect spend categories
Analyse procurement spend data to identify trends, opportunities and efficiencies
Ensure supplier contracts and documentation remain compliant
Track, monitor and report major procurement expenditure, including freight and logistics costs
Collaborate with group procurement colleagues to identify and implement purchasing synergies
Support capital expenditure purchasing projects with key stakeholders
Maintain supplier records, contracts, due diligence documentation and ERP system data
Drive continuous improvement across procurement, supply chain and customer ordering processes
Review supplier payment terms to improve working capital performance
Produce monthly procurement KPIs and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience within procurement, supply chain, purchasing or a related commercial environment
Knowledge of indirect procurement categories and supplier management practices
Strong analytical skills with the ability to review spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
A collaborative approach with the confidence to work across multiple business functions
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly when managing contracts and supplier information
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with business systems and reporting tools
Experience within the drinks industry, FMCG or freight procurement environment (desirable)
Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems (desirable)
CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS accreditation (desirable)
Formal negotiation training or qualifications (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-related annual bonus
Enhanced pension contributions
25 days annual leave plus birthday day off and public holidays
Private healthcare
Life assurance and income protection insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
EV salary sacrifice scheme
Generous staff discounts across our portfolio