Senior Buyer

Brook Street; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected public sector organisation is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic procurement services in Northern Ireland. This role involves managing complex tenders, supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. The ideal candidate will have an honours degree or relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and a focus on sustainability. A hybrid working model is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex tenders and delivering value for money.
• Strong contract management skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of public procurement regulations and associated risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering processes for complex procurements.
• Develop and implement category plans and KPIs.
• Manage key supplier relationships and contract performance.
• Identify efficiencies and streamline procurement processes.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all procurement activities.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance management

Category management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Honours degree in a relevant discipline

Significant experience in procurement/category management

Tools

eProcurement systems

Job description

Senior Buyer - Public Sector
Location: Belfast, Coleraine, or Derry/Londonderry ( can be any of these locations )
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (37 hrs/week) | Hybrid & Flexi-time available
Grade 6: £32,564 - £38,269
A great opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation as a Senior Buyer, delivering strategic procurement services across a wide range of goods, services, and works.

About the Role:

You'll play a key role in delivering an effective, customer-focused procurement function through category management, contract negotiation, and supplier performance. With a focus on value for money, sustainability, and legal compliance, you'll drive improvements that align with organisational strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Lead end-to-end tendering processes for complex procurement's
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  Develop and implement category plans and KPIs
• 
  Manage key supplier relationships and contract performance
• 
  Identify efficiency's and streamline procurement processes
• 
  Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all procurement activities
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  Advise stakeholders and support strategic procurement decisions
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  Contribute to the development of procurement strategies and business cases
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  Honours degree in a relevant discipline or significant experience in procurement/category management
• 
  Proven experience managing complex tenders and delivering value for money
• 
  Strong contract management skills with a focus on continuous improvement
• 
  Knowledge and experience with eProcurement systems
• 
  Solid understanding of public procurement regulations and associated risks
• 
  Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

This is a fantastic role for an experienced procurement professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking public sector environment.

Send your CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

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