Title:  Senior Buyer

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