Senior Buyer - FTC Maternity Cover in London

ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience and a team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere. We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business. We work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We are looking for an experienced driven Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring materials and services are sourced cost-effectively, purchase orders are accurately raised and approved, suppliers are managed effectively, and deliveries are tracked to meet operational requirements.

The role requires strong supplier negotiation skills, stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness, and experience within IT and communications procurement. This role is a hybrid position - 3 days from our London office, and 2 days working from home. This position is a 15 months' fixed-term contract.

What you'll be doing as our 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.

What we're looking for in our Senior Buyer:

• 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.
• Preferred experience working with INTACT and/or NetSuite ERP systems; training will be provided.
• 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.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience, click apply now to be considered as our Senior Buyer – we'd love to hear from you!