Buyer

Where do people love what they do and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

As part of the KUKA Group, we are at the forefront of logistics automation technology. Serving some of the biggest and most exciting brands across the globe we're a team of 14,000 professionals and 50 nationalities.

We are currently seeking a Buyer based in Redditch initially on a temporary contract basis with hybrid working available. The role is responsible for managing procurement processes for direct and indirect materials within the organisation. This role ensures efficient purchasing requests, supplier negotiations, and contract agreements while optimizing cost performance and supplier collaboration.

Key Tasks:

• Clarify departmental needs for indirect materials and services.
• Ensure Procurement processes are correctly followed and manage internal stakeholders.
• Process requests efficiently within SAP procurement systems including the creation of Purchase Orders based on departmental demands.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and performance to ensure optimal procurement value.
• Source and negotiate supplier contracts in alignment with business needs.
• Manage third-party direct materials with smaller volume usage in projects for the UK and EMEA region.
• Link appropriate parts to a SAP Ariba catalogue enabling authorized personnel to make direct orders under defined guidelines.
• Engage with suppliers providing materials and services (e.g., marketing, office supplies, facility management services).
• Maintain close alignment with procurement peers and ensure co-ordination across regions for a unified purchasing approach.

Your Background:

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience with SAP procurement systems or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of direct and indirect material purchasing.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and evaluate cost-performance ratios.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

We Offer:

Swisslog is part of a global organisation that strives to provide opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and a wide range of social activities. Just some of the benefits our teams enjoy include:

• A great working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Working with advanced technologies
• Future-oriented projects with leading brands
• Hands on training & skills development