Location: Northern Ireland - Omagh Offices
Seniority Level:
Mid to Senior
Employment Type:
Full Time - Employed
Workplace Type:
Onsite
Description:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Strategic Buyer to join a leading engineering manufacturer in Northern Ireland. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you'll lead sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives while managing key supplier relationships and supporting a high-performing sourcing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies across global suppliers.
- Lead contract negotiations, tendering activities, and supplier management.
- Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities while ensuring supply continuity.
- Manage supplier performance, audits, risk, and compliance.
- Source and onboard new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and service.
- Support production requirements and manage multiple sourcing projects.
- Mentor and guide sourcing team members to achieve business KPIs.
Job requirements
- Proven strategic procurement and sourcing experience within engineering or manufacturing.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
- Track record of delivering measurable cost savings.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management and project coordination skills.
- Experience with ERP systems; Epicor experience is a plus.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available
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