Company description:
Hundreds of thousands of parts. One global engine.
We sell more than just car parts.
As part of LKQ Corporation, the world's largest auto parts provider, LKQ Euro Car Parts is the driving force keeping vehicles moving in the UK and Ireland.
We currently employ over 9,000 colleagues; from logistics and supply chain, to indoor or field based sales, or finance and legal, to marketing, communications and HR - the world really is your oyster when you work for LKQ Euro Car Parts.
Developing our people is part of our core values at LKQ Euro Car Parts; you don't just get a job, you get a career when you work with us. Our teams are committed to championing your success, because when you deliver great, so do we.
We help colleagues to be their best and bring their whole selves to work. And for our customers, we offer the best-in-class service, support and partnership.
Job description:
Job Overview
The Senior Buyer will spearhead efforts to maximise value, optimise benefits, and enhance efficiency in indirect procurement across the Region and the Group. Working closely with the LKQE IDP team, they will ensure that key internal stakeholders are not just satisfied but delighted by consistently delivering on expectations related to cost (TCO), quality, service, and innovative solutions.
Why work for LKQ
Here, your work goes beyond just a job. We prioritise our colleagues as the foundation of our success. We foster a friendly and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their best.
Our Colleague Promise is a testament of our commitment to you. We strive to create a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where you can feel motivated, supported, valued, and proud. Work-life balance is important, and we encourage flexibility and a balanced lifestyle.
Our Customer Promise embodies our unwavering dedication to excellence. We commit to being their supportive partner of choice whenever they need us and offering only the highest quality products and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all tender renewal processes for indirect procurement. This can include going through 3 quote processing, liaising with functions on requirements, liaising with key suppliers and being responsible for meeting all deadlines
- Building relationships with all suppliers cross functionally to ensure maximum efficiency and cost savings
- Working closely with key stakeholders ensuring they are aware of governance and process
- Supporting the Head of IDP on deployment of strategies for the UK&I business
- Be a primary point of contact and reference for Indirect Procurement for both internal and external customers for UK Business
- Ensure effective implementation and compliance with new procurement processes including systems such as Coupa and Babbage
- Analysing supplier performance closely, meeting with suppliers regularly to ensure efficiencies and that LKQ ECP are receiving the best price and service possible
- Establish and maintain clear communication channels with key stakeholders (region/country management, operations, functions) through regular business review meetings and clear communication matrix
Skills and Experience
- Significant experience working in procurement with experience in Indirect Procurement
- Degree or CIPPS is desirable
- Experienced in managing stakeholder relationships
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels in the business
- Experienced in working in a matrix organization
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays)
- Personal development leading to career opportunities across UK and Europe
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- Discounted Health Club memberships
- Hospital Plan and Online GP
- Cycle to work scheme
- Online retail discount
- Staff discount