Site Buyer, Indirect
CompanySynthomer
Location
Stallingborough, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At3/31/2026
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Occupation Type
Buyers and procurement officers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.
At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Site Buyer – Indirects
Are you a resourceful procurement professional who thrives in a fast‑paced engineering or manufacturing environment? Do you bring strong CAPEX procurement experience, commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering value?
If so, we want to hear from you.
About The Role
As our Site Buyer – Indirects, you’ll play a key role in managing the procurement of indirect goods and services across our UK plants. You’ll partner closely with site teams, regional category managers, and suppliers to ensure we secure high‑quality products and services at the best value—while upholding Synthomer’s commitment to SHE, ethics, and sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional wanting to make a real impact in a dynamic, international organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Site Buyer – Indirects
Are you a resourceful procurement professional who thrives in a fast‑paced engineering or manufacturing environment? Do you bring strong CAPEX procurement experience, commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering value?
If so, we want to hear from you.
About The Role
As our Site Buyer – Indirects, you’ll play a key role in managing the procurement of indirect goods and services across our UK plants. You’ll partner closely with site teams, regional category managers, and suppliers to ensure we secure high‑quality products and services at the best value—while upholding Synthomer’s commitment to SHE, ethics, and sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional wanting to make a real impact in a dynamic, international organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own and manage the procurement process for assigned indirect spend categories—from vendor sourcing through to contract execution.
- A Diploma or Degree in a relevant field.
- 5+ years of procurement experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in CAPEX and engineering procurement.
- Solid understanding of transactional purchasing and basic accounting principles.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, analytical mindset with a commitment to delivering best‑value procurement.
- Familiarity with SAP and Ariba is highly advantageous.
At Synthomer, you’ll be part of an innovative, collaborative, and international team that is shaping the future of sustainable materials. We offer opportunities for professional growth, meaningful work, and a culture where your ideas truly matter. Join us and help drive a more efficient, sustainable, and value‑focused procurement function across our UK operations.
🌍 Global Benefits Overview
- 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
- 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme