Sr Buyer

Procurement Buyer

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Buyer. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is eager to contribute to the standardization and optimization of processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers in alignment with company goals.
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform procurement decisions.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier performance metrics.
• Identify and lead cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects for assigned categories of spend.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Quality Assurance, and Technical teams to ensure material specifications are met.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections related to procurement and supplier management.
• Mentor and lead junior buyers or procurement analysts as needed.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–7 years of procurement experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making abilities and communication skills (presentation, written and verbal)
• Continuous improvement (CI) mindset
• Strong project management skills with experience of managing a portfolio of sourcing/CI and value improvement projects
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to procurement challenges
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business conditions and make effective decisions under pressure
• Experience with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.