Our OEM Client based in Dunton, Essex, is searching for an Indirect Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 9-month contract position until 31st December 2025. Umbrella Pay Rate: £29.70 per hour rising to £36.72 per hour after 13 weeks. Position Description: Indirect Buyer responsible for working with internal Ford stakeholders on procurement of Indirect goods & services. Specifically sourcing/ monitoring an Integrated Facility Management (IFM) service contract with an external vendor at multiple Ford locations. Responsibilities include issuing orders, annual contract renewals, negotiating pricing or cost saving opportunities, monitoring supplier performance through KPI’s (existing or to be developed), investigating issues and proposing issue resolution/ performance improvement strategies with Ford stakeholders. Skills Required: Seeking an individual who is highly flexible, self-motivated, and an independent worker. Excellent English skills mandatory. Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools. Excellent numerical & analytical skills and the ability to collect & analyse highly complex data. Knowledge of SAP Ariba procurement system. Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities. Skills Preferred: Negotiation skills very advantageous. Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building. Experience of working in cross functional teams is highly beneficial. Knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures and systems. Other European languages advantageous but not essential Experience Required: Contract management experience. Experience Preferred: Knowledge of Ford / Indirect Purchasing. Education Required: Degree or relevant experience required. Education Preferred: Technical education / experience Additional Information: Role to be based at Dunton, Laindon, Essex. Minimum 60% office attendance is requested. People Leader may be in another location / country. Requirement for overseas travel is unlikely / minimal travel. Maternity cover role