Senior Buyer

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer in Belfast. The role focuses on delivering a professional procurement service, managing complex tenders, and ensuring supplier performance. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in procurement, contract management, and e-procurement systems. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary scale

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

40+ days annual leave

Fantastic pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong procurement experience in Category Management.
• Experience of contract management.
• Previous experience using eProcurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing complex specifications and managing the tender process.
• Prepare and deliver annual category plans achieving key performance indicators.
• Oversee supplier performance and develop strategic relationships.

Skills

Strong procurement experience

Experience of contract management

Knowledge of eProcurement systems

Job description

Senior Buyer - Permanent Opportunity.

Strong procurement experience? Ability to handle complex tenders? Join a purpose-driven environment where you'll deliver a professional procurement service for the organisation, including including effective customer service and external supplier performance in order to meet the University's procurement objectives.

The role:

• Assist in developing complex specifications and managing the tender process through to contract award across a range of goods, services and works.
• Prepare and deliver annual category plans, achieving key performance indicators with a focus on value for money, sustainability and market analysis.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, providing expert advice, identifying future needs and skilfully managing expectations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce duplication and streamline procurement processes across designated areas.
• Oversee supplier performance, develop strategic relationships with key suppliers and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, manage procurement risks, and undertake financial appraisal, life cycle costing and business case development.
• Lead and coordinate contributions from colleagues and specialists, support professional development, engage with external groups, and contribute to wider organisational goals.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Strong procurement experience in Category Management.
• Experience of contract management.
• Previous experience using eProcurement systems.

What's in it for you?:

• Competitive salary scale.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 40+ days annual leave.
• Fantastic pension scheme.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Sam Boles Senior Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 02890 490909.

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