Strategic Buyer

A key procurement role responsible for the daily execution of Purchase Orders while managing high-value supplier relationships and contributing to strategic sourcing decisions. This position bridges tactical buying with broader supply chain strategy, ensuring optimal vendor performance and procurement efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Own the daily execution of Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring timely and accurate processing to meet operational demands.
• Manage higher-profile or complex vendor relationships, acting as a key point of contact for escalations and performance management.
• Leverage procurement experience to optimize sourcing decisions, balancing cost, quality, and delivery across supplier options.
• Collaborate with the wider procurement team to ensure workflow continuity.
• Actively participate in supplier negotiations and contract discussions to secure favorable terms and long-term value.
• Monitor supplier performance and initiate improvement plans for delivery, quality, or service issues.
• Support strategic projects including new product introductions, engineering changes, and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Analyze spend, supplier trends, and market conditions to inform procurement strategy and identify improvement opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with Planning, Inventory, and Engineering to ensure alignment with production schedules and operational goals.
• Contribute to the development of sourcing strategies, supplier agreements, and procurement processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline/ supply chain management (Desirable).
• A minimum of 5 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)