{"id":1152441,"url":"https://alion.io/job/general-parts-group-indirect-purchasing-manager","title":"Indirect Purchasing Manager","company":{"id":8101,"name":"General Parts Group","domain":"genpt.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/genpt","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":8,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":21,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Birmingham, United Kingdom","United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":31000,"max_usd":81000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":161},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T18:29:14Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T14:52:33Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. AAG’s network serves thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 75 Distribution Centres, approximately 2,550 Stores and thousands of vehicle repairers, body shops and auto-centres. AAG has a revenue of 3.4 billion euros with over 17,000 employees. Learn more at www.allianceautomotivegroup.eu\nJob Title: Indirect Purchasing Manager\nReporting To: Product Operations Director\nDepartment: Product Operations / Procurement\nRole Purpose\nThe Indirect Purchasing Manager will lead the development and management of the group’s indirect procurement function. The role is responsible for establishing sourcing strategies, supplier-management practices, purchasing controls, and processes for goods and services not intended for resale.\nThe role will deliver value, cost efficiency, supply continuity, governance, and service improvements while partnering with stakeholders across the group.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and implement the indirect purchasing strategy, policies, processes, and controls.\nLead sourcing activities for indirect goods and services, including tendering, quotation, evaluation, negotiation, and supplier selection.\nManage indirect spend categories and develop category plans aligned with operational and business requirements.\nNegotiate and manage supplier contracts, commercial terms, pricing, service-level agreements, and renewal arrangements.\nEstablish supplier performance-management processes, including performance reviews, risk management, issue resolution, and corrective actions.\nIdentify and deliver cost-saving, value-improvement, standardisation, and spend-consolidation opportunities.\nBuild effective partnerships with budget holders and stakeholders to understand demand, requirements, and future purchasing needs.\nOversee purchasing activity, purchase-order compliance, delegated authority controls, and procurement governance.\nLead, coach, and support indirect purchasing team members, including the Indirect Purchasing Buyer where applicable.\nDevelop procurement reporting, including spend analysis, savings tracking, supplier performance, contract status, and compliance measures.\nEnsure procurement records, supplier information, contracts, and documentation are accurate and maintained appropriately.\nWork with Finance and operational teams to support budgeting, forecasting, payment terms, and cash-flow objectives.\nIdentify and mitigate supply, commercial, operational, and supplier-related risks.\nDrive continuous improvement in procurement systems, processes, data quality, and stakeholder service.\nKey Stakeholders\nProduct Operations Director\nFinance and budget holders\nOperations, Facilities, IT, HR, Marketing, and other support functions\nSenior business leaders\nExternal suppliers, service providers, and contract partners\nKnowledge, Skills and Experience\nEssential\nSignificant experience in procurement, purchasing, category management, or supply chain.\nExperience leading indirect procurement activity and managing a range of indirect spend categories.\nProven ability to lead sourcing events and negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms.\nStrong understanding of procurement governance, supplier management, contract management, and purchasing controls.\nDemonstrable track record of delivering cost savings, commercial value, or operational improvements.\nExperience managing stakeholders at different levels, including senior leaders.\nStrong analytical, financial, negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to lead, develop, and motivate team members.\nStrong proficiency with procurement systems, reporting tools, and spreadsheet analysis.\nDesirable\nExperience establishing a new procurement function, framework, or operating model.\nRelevant procurement qualification, such as CIPS, or equivalent experience.\nExperience in a multi-site, distribution, retail, automotive, or operational business.\nExperience using e-procurement, contract-management, or supplier-performance systems.\nKey Competencies\nStrategic and commercially focused\nStrong negotiator and influencer\nLeadership and people-development capability\nCollaborative stakeholder partner\nAnalytical, organised, and detail oriented\nDecisive, pragmatic, and solutions focused\nHigh standards of integrity, governance, and accountability\nContinuous-improvement mindset\nMeasures of Success\nDelivery of agreed cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-improvement targets.\nIncreased visibility, control, and compliance across indirect spend.\nImproved supplier performance, service quality, and contract outcomes.\nReduced supplier risk and strengthened continuity of supply.\nTimely completion of sourcing activity, contract renewals, and purchasing requirements.\nStakeholder satisfaction with procurement support and commercial outcomes.\nEffective development and performance of the indirect purchasing team.\nNot the right fit? Create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!\nAlliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5519,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Commerce","Manufacturing","Wholesale","Automotive Manufacturing"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T18:29:14Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:2","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/general-parts-group-indirect-purchasing-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/general-parts-group-indirect-purchasing-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T16:52:25Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}