Senior Buyer

As the Senior Buyer, you will successfully deliver the daily operations of the purchasing function while fostering strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. You will analyze purchasing and price trends to forecast demand and optimize costs. Your research and analytical skills will be essential in providing key stakeholders with valuable insights to support decision-making. Additionally, you will cultivate and strengthen relationships with current and potential suppliers to drive commercial advantages aligned with quality programs and initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead high-value sourcing and contracting projects, ensuring cost-effective and efficient supply routes.
• Collaborate with the facility and Eastern Hemisphere procurement team to align business requirements and enhance the internal customer experience.
• Proactively manage stock levels with the planning department.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance in delivery, quality, and lead times.
• Direct spending to preferred suppliers, documenting exceptions as needed.
• Expedite delayed purchase orders and coordinate solutions with planning.
• Lead contract negotiations, supplier management, and implementation.
• Drive cost savings, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute strategic procurement plans.
• Engage stakeholders and align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Adjust and implement purchasing contracts based on feedback.
• Manage organization-wide agreements within assigned categories.
• Report on Value for Money initiatives and participate in cross-organizational agreements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, safety, and quality standards.
• Achieve key performance targets and support business objectives.
• Travel domestically as required and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline/ supply chain management (Desirable).
• A minimum of 7 years of experience with a working knowledge of procurement methods and procedures and processes.
• CIPS Qualifications (Desirable)
• Knowledge of purchasing from machine and fabrication suppliers
• Working knowledge manufacturing environment, inventory management, or planning environment. 
• Proficient IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel, and Other MS Office Applications.   
• ERP knowledge such as Sage, Oracle or SAP.
• Working knowledge of the Oil and Gas in a relevant field (Desirable)