Buyer

The Buyer will support the Indirect Procurement function in the delivery of a cost‑effective, efficient and compliant supply of goods and services across the business. The role will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support sourcing activity, supplier management, contract administration, supplier onboarding, ESG compliance, invoice validation and cost control initiatives, whilst developing procurement capability and commercial understanding.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across multiple indirect spend categories, develop core procurement skills and progress a career within the Indirect Procurement team.

Support day‑to‑day purchasing activity across indirect spend categories and manage the shared mailbox

Lead sourcing exercises, including RFQs, supplier comparisons and cost analysis

Deliver cost down against an annual cost reduction plan and efficiency targets

Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure a timely supply

Manage supplier onboarding, compliance documents and maintain accurate records in the document library

Negotiate and prepare contracts using templated terms & conditions

Lead supplier performance monitoring and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities for allocated categories

Manage invoice queries and work with suppliers and Finance to resolve discrepancies

Ensure business wide compliance with procurement processes

Support use of systems and AI tools to improve efficiency and streamline procurement processes

Reduce Tail Spend and rationalise suppliers

Assist in the delivery of the Scope 3 Net Zero and EcoVadis workstreams to support GSF’s ESG strategy

Managing multiple requests and priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Balancing cost, service and compliance requirements

Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Developing procurement knowledge while delivering consistent operational support

Working accurately to deadlines and maintaining attention to detail

Delivering cost saving targets

GSF Car Parts is a leading motor factor with more than 210 branches across the UK and Ireland, supplying thousands of independent garages, national chains and retail customers with parts for all makes and models, tools, garage equipment and specialist training.

The business is driven by a strong supply chain that’s comprises of our National Distribution Center in Wolverhampton, our strategically located Regional Distribution Hubs and hundreds of branches that provide excellent service to their local customers.

GSF Car Parts has been serving the automotive aftermarket since the late 1960’s, growing steadily over the last half century through organic expansion and acquisition.

In November 2021 the local brands trading through The Parts Alliance came together under the GSF banner to form a single unified proposition, nationwide.

The knowledge and experience of our people form the foundation of our reputation for outstanding customer service. Today, we are driven by continuous improvement, and we seek new ways to deliver the best possible customer service experience, whether at home, at the counter or in the garage.

We are constantly evolving, adapting to the evolution of emerging vehicle technology and its impact on the aftermarket for our people, and developing new software to improve our service to customers.

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