Senior Buyer

• Raise, review, and approve purchase orders (POs) accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Manage the full procurement cycle from requisition through to delivery.
• Arrange and manage Request for Quotations (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) with suppliers.
• Obtain competitive quotations and compare supplier pricing to identify the best value, quality, and service offering.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, lead times, and contractual agreements.
• Track supplier deliveries and ensure materials arrive on time to meet business and project requirements.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding delayed deliveries, shortages, or quality issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders across the business.
• Attend supplier meetings and performance reviews to support ongoing procurement activities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders including operations, finance, projects, and logistics teams to support business requirements.
• Review and evaluate supplier performance based on quality, pricing, reliability, service support, and availability.
• Create and maintain supplier price lists, material records, and procurement documentation accurately.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, legal requirements, sustainability standards, and quality expectations.
• Maintain awareness of market conditions, pricing trends, and supply chain risks affecting procurement activities.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuously seek opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and supplier performance.
• Use a collaborative team-buying approach by liaising with colleagues across the business during negotiations and purchasing activities.
• Provide regular procurement updates and reports to the Global Procurement Manager.

• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing.
• Strong experience in raising and approving purchase orders (POs).
• Experience managing RFQs, RFPs, supplier quotations, and commercial evaluations.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience tracking deliveries and managing supplier performance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Broad IT and communications purchasing experience.
• High levels of energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High accuracy in material creation and purchase order processing.
• Proven ability to achieve cost savings through effective negotiation.
• Strong focus on turnaround times from requisition to order placement.

Experience working with INTACT and/or NetSuite ERP systems