Indirect Buyer

Swisslog UK Ltd

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Redditch, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

We shape the future of intralogistics with robotic, data-driven and flexible automated solutions that achieve exceptional value for our customers. Swisslog helps forward-thinking companies optimize the performance of their warehouses and distribution centers with future-ready automation systems and software. Swisslog is a member of the KUKA Group, a leading global supplier of intelligent automation solutions with more than 14,000 employees worldwide.

Swisslog are seeking an enthusiastic Indirect Buyer to support the Purchasing function at their UK HQ in Redditch.

Your Responsibility

The Indirect Buyer will be responsible for the raising of purchasing orders ensuring the correct process is followed, they must update information in the SAP SD module as well as work with internal and external suppliers. You will also be responsible for maintaining current databases as well as working with the Internal Departments within CG&LA Greater Europe. The successful candidate will be there to support the Senior Purchasing Manager in day to day activities and providing support with different tasks when needed. 

Your Profile – what we are looking for

All candidates must have strong communication skills, should be able to plan multiple tasks and projects, be accurate in numerical and written work and attain strong presentation, negotiation and organisation skills.

You will have some experience in purchasing administration currently or be a recent graduate with a strong interest in purchasing and supply chain.

Applicants should be able to integrate themselves into a team working environment and have a flexible approach with the ability to work under their own initiative at times.

What we offer

Swisslog is part of a global organization that strives to provide opportunities, a healthy work-life balance and a wide range of social activities. Just some of the benefits our teams enjoy include:

  • A great working environment
  • Working with advanced technologies
  • Strong career development opportunities
  • Empowerment & project ownership
  • Multi-cultural workplace that promotes diversity
  • Hands on training & development
  • Domestic and international career opportunities.

Let’s Talk – Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this attractive Indirect Buyer role.


About this role

Summary

Support purchasing activities, manage orders, update SAP, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

Job title

Indirect Buyer

Experience level

some experience or recent graduate

Industry

automation

Location requirements

Redditch, UK; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationorganizationnumerical accuracyteamwork

Preferred skills

negotiationpresentationproject management

Specializations

purchasingsupply chainSAPnegotiation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Redditch, UK

On-site City