Indirect Commodity Buyer

Why work for Baxi

Baxi is a heritage heating and hot water solutions provider with big ambitions to change the way we think about and use energy. Were focussed on driving the conversations and spearheading the change that will enable us to make this happen. We have some of the bestknown and trusted heating and hot water brands for residential and commercial customers including Baxi Main Megaflo Remeha Andrews Water Heaters Potterton Commercial Heatrae Sadia and Packaged Plant Solutions.

Our UK & Ireland business has led engineering breakthroughs and successfully adapted to be a leader in our industry for over 150 years.

Our established foothold in the heating manufacturing market with a well respected product portfolio an amazing army of people puts us in a position to lead the way for change and make a lasting mark on the industry. Do you have a passion and appetite for evolution Come and join us!

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity within Baxi for an experienced individual who is passionate about Procurement. As part of our UK Procurement team based in Preston you will gain a real insight into full Procurement management process of a world class manufacturing facility and will have a direct impact on business results through supporting and leading cross functional projects. Youll join an extensive community of global Buyers with opportunities to seek best practices across the BDR Thermea network.

The Indirects Buyer will bring sourcing expertise and best practice knowledge to generate savings and efficiencies across a wide range of Indirect categories throughout the UK.

Together with colleagues within the Procurement Function you will cocreate buying strategies for the UK.

You will be responsible for stakeholder management strategic procurement of goods and services for all relevant Indirect categories and small capital investment projects supplier management and the operational and tactical activities.

You will manage and implement internal governance control policies related to Procurement functions and utilise Procurement tools such as SourceDogg M3 and EcoVadis.

This role requires advanced skills in sourcing supplier relationship management influencing (internally and externally) and supplier compliance.

Youll further develop your core procurement skills in negotiation risk mitigation contract management and supply base development. Youll also have the chance to understand our complex factory environments and interconnected functions. You will be provided with the support to gain the CIPS qualification if not already achieved.

A curious mindset is essential because youll be looking for improvements in the way we source and supply our portfolio. Strong record of value delivery is highly desirable. Its important you are sharp with IT systems and numbers have a good understanding of financial basics and an appreciation of supply chains.

In return youll receive a competitive salary and bonus along with a flexible rewards and benefits package and excellent pension provision.

The role will involve occasional travel within the UK.

Who will you be working with

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for efficiently executing purchasing processes. This will involve driving strategic procurement initiatives evaluating suppliers managing relationships with suppliers and stakeholders engaging in administrative activities and supporting contract management processes.

Key Accountabilities and Deliverables

• Identifying and leading Procurement activities bringing cost savings.
• Actively participate in:
• Full end to end tendering activities including eAuctions

• Supplier negotiations
• Supplier selection onboarding and contract preparation

• Provide active and frequent support to local and global internal and external stakeholders
• Adhere to and maintain all Procurement processes and systems in line with Baxi Policies
• Categories include but are not limited to:

• Warehouse Operations
• Logistics
• Engineering (MRO/Spare Parts)
• PPE & Workwear

Education and Professional Experience

• Level 4 CIPS qualified (or working towards).
• Previous procurement experience managing a wide range of suppliers.
• Operating at the same level within a relevant industry desirable but not essential.
• Proactive highly motivated with a selfstarter attitude.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and networking skills to be able to build effective relationships and influence a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Committed to deliverables and deadlines.
• Tenacious with the ability to see tasks through to completion.
• Effective team workerwith ability to work across various functions and levels of the business.
• Ability to segment the supply base to optimise the number and mix of suppliers to direct resource investments accordingly.
• Proficient in collecting handling analysing and presenting various types of data.

What we offer:

Our package is made up of basic salary plus a variable incentive. We offer up to five working weeks holidays in addition to the standard UK bank holidays and we also offer the option to buy extra holidays income protection a contributory pension maternity paternity sick pay schemes staff discounts and more.

At BDR Thermea Group we believe that diversity equity and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.

At BDR Thermea Group we believe that diversity equity and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.