Senior Buyer

Brook Street; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer to deliver strategic procurement services in Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will manage complex tendering processes, develop category plans, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations. Ideal for experienced professionals aiming to make a significant impact in a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement/category management.
• Proven experience managing complex tenders.
• Solid understanding of public procurement regulations.

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.
• Advise stakeholders and support strategic procurement decisions.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier performance management

eProcurement systems

Public procurement regulations knowledge

Category management

Education

Honours degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

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:

• Lead end-to-end tendering processes for complex procurement's
• 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
• Advise stakeholders and support strategic procurement decisions
• Contribute to the development of procurement strategies and business cases
  
  
• 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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