Job Title:
Strategic Buyer - Indirect
Location:
On-Site, Rittal- CSM Ltd, Plymouth. Opportunities for hybrid working.
Salary:
£40,000.00 plus bonus
Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-time
Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
At Rittal-CSM, we believe in driving innovation and excellence. Our clients include some of the world’s leading technology companies’ major players in software, hardware, and cloud computing.
About Us
We specialise in enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution, and IT infrastructure for industrial and IT applications. Our success is built on a diverse and talented workforce.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Strategic Buyer – Indirect to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will lead sourcing and procurement activities for indirect spend, playing a key part in driving value, managing supplier relationships, and supporting business-wide projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally with stakeholders across engineering, production, and quality, influencing procurement strategy and contributing to business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead competitive tendering processes and RFQs for indirect commodities
- Partner with internal stakeholders on large CAPEX and business projects to understand requirements and influence purchasing decisions
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to meet business needs
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for high value spend areas
- Manage supplier performance and ensure robust contracts, service levels, and compliance
- Raise and manage purchase orders for indirect spend
- Mitigate supply risks and ensure adherence to procurement governance standards
Qualifications & Experience
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. To succeed, you will bring:
- Experience in an indirect procurement or strategic buying role (ideally 2+ years)
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (ideally SAP)
- Solid analytical skills with competency in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Understanding of engineering or manufacturing environments is advantageous
- Knowledge of E-Procurement tools and processes
- Degree qualified is desirable
- CIPS (Level 4 or working towards) would be advantageous.
What We Value
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
- Training: Commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Communication: Clear and confident communication at all levels.
- Recognition: Respect for diverse perspectives and contributions.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to make a real impact.
- Room for innovation and creativity
- Career growth and development
- Collaborative, supportive environment
- Recognition and rewards
Rewards Package
- We’re offering a salary of £40,000
- A companywide bonus based on attendance, productivity and quality.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchasing scheme.
- Life insurance 3 x your salary
- Pension contributions matched to 5%
- Access to our Westfield Health provision
- Access to our Smart Spending platform
This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, 39 hours per week.
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Rittal-CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Please Note: As part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our employees, all prospective employees will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a sanction list check. These checks are essential to ensure that all candidates meet our stringent safety and compliance standards.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
